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on peer-to-peer dynamics in politics, the economy and organizations
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The Sharing Economy is Causing Inequality, Social Harm

The Sharing Economy is Causing Inequality, Social Harm | Peer2Politics | Scoop.it

The growth that sharing economy companies enjoy is derived in large part from the word-of-mouth buzz its customers create. Yet, these patrons do not receive in-kind advocacy for the challenges in their community.

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Will the sharing economy - the Uber's and Lyft's of the world - strike the right legal balance between empowering and exploiting workers?

Will the sharing economy - the Uber's and Lyft's of the world - strike the right legal balance between empowering and exploiting workers? | Peer2Politics | Scoop.it
Proposed lawsuits by drivers working for ‘ride-hailing’ marketplaces Uber and Lyft have the potential to damage the emerging digital sharing economy.
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In the Sharing Economy, Workers Find Both Freedom and Uncertainty - New York Times

In the Sharing Economy, Workers Find Both Freedom and Uncertainty - New York Times | Peer2Politics | Scoop.it
Workers are their own bosses in the so-called sharing economy, but that flexibility also brings much uncertainty — and few of the protections of full-time work.
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In sharing economy, workers get stuck with the scraps

In sharing economy, workers get stuck with the scraps | Peer2Politics | Scoop.it
How would you like to live in an economy where robots do everything that can be predictably programmed in advance, and almost all profits go to the robots’ owners?
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The dark side of ‘sharing economy’ jobs

The dark side of ‘sharing economy’ jobs | Peer2Politics | Scoop.it
There’s a dark side to “sharing economy” employment.
GuerillaStockTrading.com's curator insight, January 28, 2015 9:36 PM

I'm so sick and tired of hearing about the BS "sharing economy". News flash, it's a lie. There is no sharing economy. There is only the economy. Golly Gee Mr. Beaver, I think I'm gonna buy me a "sharing economy" stock today... NOT! As traders, we can't afford to get caught up in the mainstream financial media BS. Sharing economy... like business owners are just throwing money around to share with everyone in a sharing economy. Sounds like some liberal Obama BS to me. Let's all hold hands and share EVERYTHING... WEEEEE!! Go home Dorothy.

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What Happens To Uber Drivers And Other Sharing Economy Workers Injured On ... - Forbes

What Happens To Uber Drivers And Other Sharing Economy Workers Injured On ... - Forbes | Peer2Politics | Scoop.it
Omar, a 32-year-old Uber driver, was working a typical late-night shift in Los Angeles last month when his ride veered from pleasant to violent in just a few minutes.
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Sharing Economy Screwing U.S. Workers Says ‘Raw Deal’ Author

Wall Street and Silicon Valley may be excited about the emergence of the so-called sharing economy, but freelance workers driving for Uber are getting ...
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Gold Videocast: America’s New "Job-Sharing" Economy

Peter Schiff explains that America isn't creating more jobs, it's just hiring more people to do the same amount of work. Welcome to the new job-sharing econo...
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On Demand Workers & Uberpreneurs: It's Tax Time, You're Self-Employed, Audits Are Inevitable

On Demand Workers & Uberpreneurs: It's Tax Time, You're Self-Employed, Audits Are Inevitable | Peer2Politics | Scoop.it
Uber and other multi-billion dollar enterprises cleverly count on on-demand workers who get a 1099, pay their own taxes. Many cannot believe how high those taxes can be until it's too late.
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In sharing economy, workers get stuck with the scraps - San Francisco Chronicle

In sharing economy, workers get stuck with the scraps - San Francisco Chronicle | Peer2Politics | Scoop.it
How would you like to live in an economy where robots do everything that can be predictably programmed in advance, and almost all profits go to the robots’ owners?
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What Happens To Uber Drivers And Other Sharing Economy Workers Injured On The Job?

What Happens To Uber Drivers And Other Sharing Economy Workers Injured On The Job? | Peer2Politics | Scoop.it
Omar, a 32-year-old Uber driver, was working a typical late-night shift in Los Angeles last month when his ride veered from pleasant to violent in just a few minutes.
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