Jan 11, 2013 — On today's show: Three short stories about the stuff we buy -- books, toys and clothes.
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Episode 429: The Price Of Things We Love
Jan 11, 2013 — On today's show: Three short stories about the stuff we buy -- books, toys and clothes.On today's show: Three short stories about the stuff we buy — books, toys and clothes.
1. Are E-Books Actually Destroying Traditional Publishing? Conventional wisdom says e-books are destroying the traditional publishing business model. People pay less for e-books and that drives down price. When you talk to publishers though, you realize the story's not that simple.
2. Why Legos Are So Expensive — And So Popular Legos often cost twice as much as similar blocks from a rival toymaker. So why are Legos so much more popular than other brands?
3. 3-D Printing Is (Kind Of) A Big Deal It's miraculous to see: Press a button, make anything you want. But will it transform the economy?
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