Episode 963 • • 1:50:18 - 1:56:13
963: Born This Way
Technocracy and Light Bulb Regulation, Philips Scandal
The discussion explores the concept of technocracy, where experts and bureaucrats make laws without public votes, such as the ban on incandescent light bulbs. A scandal in the Netherlands allegedly involves Philips colluding with government experts to push mercury-based CFL bulbs. The hosts also critique LEED certification requirements that lead to "crippled" appliances, such as dishwashers with disabled heating elements.