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on peer-to-peer dynamics in politics, the economy and organizations
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Peter Thiel, Believe It Or Not, Is A Marxist - Forbes

Peter Thiel, the “don” of the Paypal Mafia has a new book out called Zero to One, based on his Stanford Startup course.  It is an excellent book, both insightful and practical, and anyone who’s interested in creating a business should read it.

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You’re not fooling us, Uber! 8 reasons why the “sharing economy” is all about corporate greed

You’re not fooling us, Uber! 8 reasons why the “sharing economy” is all about corporate greed | Peer2Politics | Scoop.it
Or, how to make money for Silicon Valley venture capitalists while pretending to espouse progressive ideals
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The Failure of For-Profit Couchsurfing

Couchsurfing made a deal with the devil – venture capital money – and lost its base. It’s a lesson to any social network that aims to connect people in meaningful ways.

 
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How Uber and Airbnb Resurrect 'Dead Capital'

How Uber and Airbnb Resurrect 'Dead Capital' | Peer2Politics | Scoop.it

rguably the two biggest economic stories of the last decade are the Great Recession and the rise of a category of new businesses that turn noncommercial capital and individuals’ spare time into valuable commercial assets. It’s too early to say which will have the greater lasting impact in fifty years’ time, but there’s a strong case to be made for the latter.



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This Week in the Sharing Economy: The Move to Professionalism

This Week in the Sharing Economy: The Move to Professionalism | Peer2Politics | Scoop.it
This week, the demands of growth and venture capitalism drive leading sharing economy companies ever further from actual sharing. (I love Airbnb's service but I've also always thought that "sharing" was a misleading description.
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