The engineers know full well that this stuff is bullshit, but they aren't making a living unless they do what they are told. The problem is our society and the

The engineers know full well that this stuff is bullshit, but they aren't making a living unless they do what they are told. The problem is our society and the shareholders that demand maximal profit every quarter that result in the executives/board of companies aligning themselves to these anti-consumer tactics as it is the easiest way to ensure a consistent revenue base.