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What does it mean?
The speaker claims that trusting the quality of goods or work has declined over time.
In plain terms
Quality is not what it used to be.
What can you take from it?
Be skeptical about current quality standards.

Where it applies

  • buying goods
  • working with others

Putting it to work

  • verify quality yourself

Questions to consider

  • What does quality mean to you?
  • How has quality changed in your experience?

Another view

It generalizes without specific evidence.

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