Episode 552 • • 1:51:55 - 1:55:09
552: Almost Certain = Fact!
Solid State Electronics and Five-Year Failure Cycles
A personal anecdote about a failed M-Audio device leads to a discussion on why modern solid-state electronics seem to fail on a predictable five-year cycle. A Comcast technician reportedly told one host that certain modems are designed to "go out" every five years. The hosts question why low-power, solid-state devices would have such limited lifespans without intentional engineering for failure.
