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on peer-to-peer dynamics in politics, the economy and organizations
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Against Sharing | Jacobin

Against Sharing | Jacobin | Peer2Politics | Scoop.it
“Sharing economy” companies like Uber shift risk from corporations to workers, weaken labor protections, and drive down wages.
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The sharing economy isn't 'collaborative consumption,' it's 'disaster capitalism' - Los Angeles Times

The sharing economy isn't 'collaborative consumption,' it's 'disaster capitalism' - Los Angeles Times | Peer2Politics | Scoop.it


The best thing about the sharing economy is that it lets ordinary people turn a quick profit by renting out their assets.

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Why Trust Is the Sharing Economy's Pipe Dream - Inc.com

Why Trust Is the Sharing Economy's Pipe Dream - Inc.com | Peer2Politics | Scoop.it

Trusting thy neighbor: It's the supposed premise of so many startups in the "sharing economy." Renting your cozy bed to a complete stranger on Airbnb, jumping in a non-professional's car for an UberX ride, or dropping your pooch off at a nearby home via DogVacay while you're out of town. Each of these acts seems on its surface to require a hearty scoop of trust.

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Don't believe the hype, the 'sharing economy' masks a failing economy

Don't believe the hype, the 'sharing economy' masks a failing economy | Peer2Politics | Scoop.it
In the first of a series of monthly columns, the leading critic of the politics of the internet argues that the benefits of the latest innovations are overstated and often risible
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The Case Against Sharing

The Case Against Sharing | Peer2Politics | Scoop.it
On access, scarcity, and trust (Interesting perspective on the sharing economy.
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