But also a fridge from the 70s leaked ozone killing gas, consumed more electricity and provided less even cooling than cheap modern fridges.

Let's not pretend the past was strictly better.

Plus it’s survivorship bias. All the stuff from the 70s that broke was replaced, so we’re left with the things that are more durable.

Tv use to be furniture. It’s crazy.

Cars weren’t we safe but they were more affordable and repairable.

I won’t touch any of my modern cars but I work on my older cars call the time.