You Deserve the Right to Repair Your Stuff | Gay Gordan-Byrne | TED

[@sundrapoonan6724]

I agree 100%, so good to hear I'm not the only one who fixes things. We grew up learning from my parents how to look after everything we had, we never wasted anything, in addition to fixing things, we maintained things so they would work longer, and we repurposed other things.

[@sharonk.2006]

Love this! What a wonderful communicator you are. Please keep preaching this.

[@FrancisSiuChock]

I Love this! Keeping one single e-item from the landfill is so incredibly significant that we just don't think about it as noted in the presentation. From an environmental to economic stand-point! This, unfortunately is the consumer world we live in. TESLA is the worst culprit of this, from parts to actual service!

[@carsonhunt4642]

Apple is 1000x worse than tsla. Even replacing your battery causes multiple main functions not to work. Not due to hardware, simply they code it that way so you use an authorized apple repair instead. Should be illegal. Regardless, ppl act like we haven’t encouraged planned obsolescence for centuries lmao. Remember when workers burned down printing and sewing factories so they could keep their jobs doing it ? There’s thousands of examples of this. Everything from rubber, nylon, lightbulbs, tech, even gasoline engines and mileage. Face it, the facade of “labor” that isn’t needed is the biggest waste of resources, time, etc.

[@davidhanifin2692]

SHAME ON TESLA. Thanks for the heads up.👍

[@artifundio1]

Thanks, I used to repair things with my dad too. From a new pavement for the driveway to fixing the TV's, phones and water heater. Feels good to fix things on my own, and understand how to take better care of things, It led me to find a way to fix my own CPTSD issues. There are things that cannot be bought again, you just have to deal with the fixing!!

[@christinam6516]

Very good message and well expressed. It is so important to take care of our things and like her and her father, it can be enjoyable. To also add into my own words inspired by my dad; we are responsible of our life. Which also means our things. He told me that he cares about doing the maintenance around the house and putting up the tempo before winter himself because he is responsible of his own things. I love that. We buy so much stuff, it's good to recycle and reuse.

[@kabatangofficial2433]

Every time I watch ted I'm so excited and I feel I'm blessed

[@JoeBob79569]

I was absolutely like this as a kid back in the 80s. I'd be delighted when something around the house stopped working because I'd have an excuse to take it apart; I'd even be asking my mother for permission to take things apart, even if they weren't broken, just to look inside and see how they worked. And she mostly let me, with pretty much everything except the TV. I also found that a lot of the time taking something apart and then putting it back together would fix it. Just last week I took my dehumidifier apart because it was making a rattling noise, and when I put it back together it was fixed!

[@FlaggingAwesome]

Just like turning it off and on again! 🙂

[@JoeBob79569]

@@FlaggingAwesome Exactly, albeit the slightly more fun and complicated version!

[@Salku_Chaotix]

I always advocate on fixing your own things, its how we learn things are properly run.

[@anasbelkrimimohamad_3-8-82]

The things we use at home, from the art of use to using them, to work for a long time without the need for repair, after that, yes we fix them, if required! Thanks..

[@kermitefrog64]

Great conversation. I have a 1955 Caddy. A 1964 Ford pickup f250. A 1981 Mercedes 240d. And a 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis and I enjoy working on my cars rather than buying a new car all the time I keep making the updates. I have an electronic ignition on both my Caddy and my 1964 pickup. That is when they built cars when you could still work on them.

[@HallOfThought]

The very long term sustainability of our species (measured in 1000s of years) will absolutely depend on the Cradle to Grave philosophy of either “someone’s waste is someone else’s food” or “infinite recyclability”

[@wordsculpt]

My parents (they were older) bought a standing freezer in 1952-3; in spite of a major power surge in about 2010 that destroyed virtually everything else that ran on electrical power, it was still working well when the house was sold in 2016. "Planned obsolescence " is something that needs to be addressed on a national, regulatory, level. Designing breakdowns is dishonest, especially now when a. The enviornment is at stake, and b. Consumerism is already in place to encourage people to buy the newest, shiniest version.

[@blaurue]

Exactly. Still use vcrs, old radios from the 90s, old bikes, why not!!??

[@vansetproductions1948]

This is the kinda Ted talk that truly makes a difference. I'm infuriated when a manufacturer deliberately makes something impossible to fix or modify. We buy the product therefore it should be OUR product, yet this is not the case currently. Obsolescence is the name of the game. The corporates loves the fact that the consumer has to pay not just once but multiple times. Meanwhile, our landfills are overflowing with disposable electronics and they don't give a crap. Great talk!

[@patricklehman5782]

I whole heartedly agree in this subject I grew up in your generation and in the mindset that we must be able to repair reused and recycle.

[@DontUBaDiva]

So exciting that this conversation is underway.

[@TheJs12347777]

Polymorph, instamorph otherwise known as heat mouldable plastic is very usefull for fixing all sorts of damaged or broken things.

[@derekwood8184]

Whilst I agree that parts and documentation need to be available, part costs need to be realistic too. Our washing machine motor burnt out.. new machine £500 (Miele), replacement motor £350!!, tot up all the parts costs for that machine and you're looking at well over £1000. Simply making parts "available" isn't enough. We need legislation that says the combined costs of all replacement parts for any consumer goods must not be more than the current purchase cost.

[@invox9490]

I live in Europe and in my country, in my street, we still have a electrical repair shop, a shoe repair shop, and my aunt does dress "repairs". But these business are dying. The problem is with lots of brands demanding either an insurance for the product or that you cannot repair stuff yourself, so you have to fix it with them or buy a new one This goes from cellphones to cars. We need goverments/companies to allow people to cherish and fix our own stuff. It's actually the poorest countries that are leading the way in this because of necessity rather than enviroment improvement... Sadly.

[@MWhaleK]

I don't repair myself, but I fully support others right to do so.

[@radfaraf]

that's what it's about too, if nobody can get parts, then you can't even pay someone else who knows how!

[@Balagoola]

I heard Ms. Gordan-Byrne interviewed on the TED Radio Hour right before I was about to take our 9-year-old dryer to the scrapyard. After hearing Ms. Gordan-Byrne speak, I was inspired to repurpose the dryer into a rodent-proof bin for livestock feed. Before that, I had tried to repair it, then considered paying someone to repair the dryer, but having someone look at it and then replacing the broken motor would have cost much more than a new dryer. So unfortunately I felt like I had no choice but to replace it, which is very frustrating for someone like me who hates to throw things away. I don't even consider 9 years to be old for a dryer--the dryer my parents had lasted at least 30 years. I'm glad I was able to at least avoid throwing my dryer out by repurposing it, but I really hope that the Right to Repair movement gains momentum and that someday 9-year-old dryers won't be considered disposable.

[@theuser7472]

I also laughed when she laughed at the end. It was a nice session.

[@平和-v1z]

We also need user removable batteries again!

[@ObsessionoftheMonth]

in the late 80's early 90's I fixed my own computers. I did this for years before I found out that there were computer repair shops. I thought everyone just fixed it themselves.

[@NathalieLazo]

If you’re watching this, I pray everything works out for you! ~❤️Nat

[@gowliyastories]

Thank you ! :)

[@carmenmariacortesmarin2664]

I couldn't repair my laptop. I searched and found a few who said that could fix them. I paid two different people to repair to no avail. Out of money, paid for both repairs, and I just won't buy another until I can figure out how to fix it. I think manufacturers make it very difficult so you would go buy a replacement.

[@imnotmatthew]

This is what I was thinking just a few days ago... I was about to throw out my Logitech G903 just because of a broken "left click" Switch. And then I thought... "Why would I throw this away?... It works, just a broken switch. That shouldn't be too hard to exchange" And now I am looking forward to fixing it. I just glued together a "power socket outlet" with 3 outlets and 2 USB outlets. The plastic parts that the screws were screwed into, broke. So I can't really change them. But I could glue them together, and I did. Now I got outlets that I can use again! Better than throwing it out.

[@AkibanaZero]

There's nothing like the feeling of bringing something your own back to life, especially when the manufacturer refuses to even do the job right. Nintendo has been sweeping a problem with their latest console's joysticks (look up "joycon drift") under the rug. Even though they're willing to fix your controllers for free, the whole process is like pulling teeth. What's worse, your "repaired" controller shows the same issue maybe even days after it was allegedly fixed. So, you might begin to understand the infinite pleasure I took in buying the spare part I needed from a third party and following iFixit's tutorials to finally make my controller work as intended.

[@Noukz37]

I'm surprised she didn't mention the planned obsolescence which has become a main part of the strategy since the 90's, and is a big part of this same problem. I wish Elon Muskox listens to this amazing lady...

[@remyllebeau77]

Right to repair is a bipartisan ideal. There is no reason to be against it unless you are in the pocket of businesses that don't want to give up the consumer economy.

[@KiraganMercer]

Well said!

[@thoughtsofaveteran]

Yes! Create more self reliance!

[@ronalddaub7965]

Welding/electrical work Is on the job learning.

[@anastasiabeaverhausen8220]

It's so annoying to have to keep replacing computers that could still be used except the company (microsoft, chromebook, etc.) won't 'support' your planned obsolescent device, no updates, no security.

[@rossmanngroup]

Go Gay!

[@Redpoppy80]

It is sad the state of our consumer economy has become. I didn't grow up in the era but I do remember how the outdated cars, appliances and goods would outlive the newer items forcing us to buy more than we would otherwise have to because repair has become a dirty word today. And we wonder why we have climate change.

[@MyTimeOutt]

I am attempting to have the Lane Cedar Chest that belonged to my mother repaired. The nastiness with which this request (sent to supposedly experienced restorers of wooden furniture) has been met, would stagger the strength of a team of horses in terms of the rudeness & sarcasm that I got in terms of eMails. I do not want to take an item of furniture that I inherited & put it in a dump. I had hoped that a non-mechanical item, would be appropriate for restoration. I am still working with this...it may become my 'right to repair,' but I had the idea that restorers of wood furniture would be the answer. I am now more inclined to go within & do it myself. Thank you for the inspiration. It may not qualify as eWaste, but you have to start some place. If the Lane Cedar Chest company reads this, please weigh in! Thank you!

[@catspaw3815]

can you imagine what our grandfathers would say about what it takes to repair an automobile these days? i don't think it's too much to say that they would consider it an actual threat to their existence

[@thewomble465]

I so agree i broke a handle on a cleaning equipment . couldn't get a new handle had to send the whole machine back and get a new one . total waste

[@FlaggingAwesome]

Half my kitchen utensils are held together with gorilla tape 🙂

[@FedJimSmith]

aren't we making this issue complicated than necessary - we can repair things as long as we have the know-how knowledge.

[@tonydavis9495]

There is the additional problem of spares availability. Some manufacturers do not even allow official repair centres to have certain ISL charging chips, and some parts have serialised software locks. Surprisingly many iPhone models cannot have the changing socket replaced! No spare is available!

[@Overonator]

This is the lady that Louis Rossmann talk about when he talks about right to repair.

[@candacekerwan8864]

Fantastic!!The way of the future.

[@olddosgeek]

Great video, many are unaware of the carbon footprint recycling produces. That said, even though repairing is implemented there will still be waste inevitably on a smaller scale yet it will still exist. We need to go back to reusing, like the days of the milkman delivering bottles of milk. Every time I drink from a plastic bottle I think what can I do with this other than throw it in the recycling bin because in fact a large amount of recycling doesn't make it to the plants it winds up in the oceans. Want to know how to keep them from getting there? (Stop making them)

[@NopeOnARope_]

I fix everything now. it wasn't always this way. I'd fix certain things and shy away from others, but one day I was like, welp, it's either going to be trashed because I'm not going to pay to have it fixed somewhere down the road, and it's useless to me as it is. I can't really do any harm and down the rabbit hole I went. I fix electronics, appliances, sewing machines, and now I even work on my car because I have trust issues. lol To be fair, it's an uncommon car whose parts are hard to come by so, yeah. Hands off. I have also been inspired to learn how to program and build gadgets ironically due to the fact that closed source stuff and their shady business practices of trying to rent me use of something I already bought is absolute bullshit and if I can manage it, I will gut and mod a thing. Or build from scratch. I bult a laser, even, to go with my print farm to aid in these endeavors. I't's been a blast.

[@serta5727]

Yes you do

[@diegomardones6651]

Excellent,

[@GaasubaMeskhenet]

My landlord is disgustingly bad at repairs. Give people control over their own homes!! Rent is extortion! No more evictions from primary residences!!

[@GeneralKenobiSIYE]

Louis Rossmann Likes this

[@toolthoughts]

you deserve the right if you don't willingly give it up make those choices as a customer when ever possible

[@quietyard8014]

Those "good paying jobs" of 60 years ago were possible because a new car was too expensive for most people. . The upper middle class bought new. Everyone else got a used car and repaired it.

[@Kungdiang]

Ayy Linus made it. He successfully spread awareness

[@MikaelJSandersson]

Hot take: Politicians telling me how much adhesive to put in my products are a bad idea and it limits innovation.

[@ade1174]

Planned obsoletion definitely contributes to why companies fight so hard against the right to repair. They want you to throw stuff out if it stops working and move onto their latest shiny toy.

[@mikaelarkanghel5094]

Not "deserve".. rather You have the Right to repair what You own. Otherwise it's not really yours is it?

[@CierraReynoso]

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[@cahayasinau]

Thank you, Mom. Your speech is very useful for me. I hope I can repair my stuff after this.

[@Betehadeso]

Fantastic! Africans should host many 'You can fix it' tutorials - now there is an idea! :-D

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[@ronalddaub7965]

Wish we still used vaccum tubes

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[@victoriasmith1724]

Thank you my Dear

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[@federicocecconato6615]

riassunto?

[@BeerPatio]

@LuisRossmann, come enter the chat please.

[@motherslove686]

I also fix my cars, just for the joy of it

[@federicocecconato6615]

my english TEACHER TOLD ME TO LISTEN U!

[@homewall744]

Why not just not purchase things you like and not buy that which you don't like. What next, a requirement for all your other preferences?

[@radfaraf]

All people are asking is to be sold replacement parts. Almost nobody does this and it gets worse over time, meaning you have no good choice if you want something that is fixable.

[@ThingsIBuy]

Mkbhd made a great video on this topic check that out too

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[@morgan-5171]

God bless sister someone tell China..

[@j.svaraba9193]

영상 잘보고 갑니다

[@2spears]

I made way better case for the right to repair

[@LieveLeysen-Discover-]

🤩😇💖

[@carlodonnell146]

but that is just it, maybe the manufacturers prefer if we buy a new one rather than fix it. It keeps people in jobs too; because if everyone fixes every thing, factories would soon close. I am not against fixing things though; I am a BIG DIYer . I have a keyboard that broke some years ago and was never able to fix it because I can't get the parts. Sometimes you just have to throw things away, no matter how attached you are to them

[@shelby6]

The problem is when companies make their products to purposefully be unable to repair such an many of Apples product, factories will always be needed so that is not a concern

[@thepaperwar00]

Yeah, planned obsolescence is a huge problem.

[@carlodonnell146]

@@thepaperwar00 sometimes it does seem as products are made to break rather than last thinking that one would be stupid enough to buy another one.

[@homewall744]

You have always had and always will have the ability to repair anything you buy. But you can't force manufacturers to deal with "self repaired" under warranty/guarantee. There was never a right to have things be repairable by any owner without any skills. And will you then claim that the price for parts is illegal and you deserve the right to purchase parts at some really low price?

[@ZiddersRooFurry]

Once you by something you should own it lock, stock, and barrel. You should be able to do whatever you want with it as long as it's not harmful to others.

[@shelby6]

Losing warranty from self repair doesn't matter, it's the fact that some items simply can't be repaired which is the biggest problem as they were made that way

[@radfaraf]

The problem is many devices you can't buy the parts at any price. People just want them to sell them at a fair price meaning they are indeed allowed to make money of it, but now allowed to sell a $1 part for $500. Today the problem isn't even the price because you can't get things at any price.

[@Monaleenian]

@@radfarafYeah, just as the OP predicted. You are seeking to compel the manufacturers to sell parts for a low price.

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[@shelby6]

Not that it matters

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