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Forget the 'sharing economy': technology is about to usher in the 'circular' economy | Information Age

Forget the 'sharing economy': technology is about to usher in the 'circular' economy | Information Age | Peer2Politics | Scoop.it

Companies like Uber, AirBnB, Netflix and Kickstarter have proven the merits of the ‘sharing economy’ - but we need to move beyond this - See more at: http://www.information-age.com/it-management/strategy-and-innovation/123459189/forget-sharing-economy-technology-about-usher-circular-economy#sthash.aT5XYv2l.dpuf

Kenneth Stuart Christie's curator insight, March 27, 2015 3:42 AM

This article describes how politicians and business leaders are going to be thinking through the next stage of economy. Businesses will be incorporating IT into a change of business strategy. The focus is going to be on efficiency, sustainability, and circular economies.  

This kind of re-invention is fundamental to the coming technological and economic revolution. 

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The secret libertarianism of Uber & Airbnb - Salon

The secret libertarianism of Uber & Airbnb - Salon | Peer2Politics | Scoop.it

A new wave of technology companies claims to be expanding the possibilities of sharing and collaboration, and is clashing with established industries such as hospitality and transit. These companies make up what is being called the “sharing economy”: they provide web sites and applications through which individual residents or drivers can offer to “share” their apartment or car with a guest, for a price.

 
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How the Technology of the Collaborative Economy All Works Together - Huffington Post

How the Technology of the Collaborative Economy All Works Together - Huffington Post | Peer2Politics | Scoop.it
If you've used Uber, Lyft, Airbnb, oDesk, Kickstarter or Lending Club, you've participated in the Collaborative Economy, ever wondered what's powering it behind the shiny user interface on the app?...
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