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Fast tech, big waste

2025/7/2
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Niu Honglin
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Steve Hatherly
作为《Round Table China》的主持人,深入探讨中国社会、文化和技术话题。
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Yushin
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Steve Hatherly: 我认为快速科技在给生活带来便利的同时,也带来了严重的电子垃圾问题。我们必须认真思考,究竟是谁应该为这些废弃物负责?是制造商为了追求利润而不断推出新产品,还是我们消费者盲目追求潮流?我承认,我也曾因为贪图便宜而购买了一些质量不佳的电子产品,最终它们都变成了垃圾。我深感内疚,并认为我们每个人都应该反思自己的消费习惯,尽量选择耐用的产品,并妥善处理废弃的电子产品。 Niu Honglin: 我认为快速科技的流行,一方面满足了人们对美好生活的追求,另一方面也助长了“用完就扔”的消费心态。我承认,我也曾购买过一些华而不实的电子产品,比如各种迷你小风扇。虽然它们在某些场合确实能带来便利,但最终往往会被闲置或丢弃。我认为我们不应该完全否定快速科技,而是应该更加理性地选择产品,并积极参与电子垃圾的回收利用。同时,我也呼吁制造商能够提高产品的质量,延长产品的使用寿命。 Yushin: 我认为快速科技的快速发展,与市场饱和、消费者需求升级密切相关。过去,人们可能满足于简单的功能,但现在,消费者对产品的智能化、健康化提出了更高的要求。这导致一些旧款的快速科技产品迅速被淘汰。我认为要解决电子垃圾问题,需要从多个方面入手。首先,政府应该加强监管,推动电子垃圾的回收利用。其次,制造商应该提高产品的质量,并提供回收服务。最后,消费者应该提高环保意识,理性消费,并妥善处理废弃的电子产品。

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This chapter defines fast tech, focusing on its characteristics: low cost, miniaturization, single-purpose functionality, and poor build quality, often leading to short lifespans and quick disposal. The discussion highlights its appeal to young consumers and its space-saving features, but also touches on its drawbacks such as limited user-friendliness and lack of durability.
  • Fast tech is characterized by low cost, miniaturization, and single-purpose functionality.
  • It often lacks durability and is not designed for repair.
  • It appeals to young consumers seeking convenience and space-saving solutions.

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The breakneck pace of fast tech—with its disposable gadgets and relentless upgrades—comes with hidden consequences: a global e-waste crisis growing heavier with each "must-have" release. While consumers chase the dopamine hit of new tech and brands fuel the cycle with products designed for obsolescence, we're left grappling with the real question—who shoulders responsibility for this unsustainable system? On the show: Steve Hatherly, Niu Honglin & Yushun