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on peer-to-peer dynamics in politics, the economy and organizations
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Sharitaly: Not Just an App - Shareable

Sharitaly: Not Just an App - Shareable | Peer2Politics | Scoop.it

It is quite fitting that Sharitaly, an attempt to “translate” the sharing economy into the Italian context, took place in Milan, a city which has played such an enormous role in the development of workers’ rights in Italy, and is the current business capital of the country.


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Why Do We Share? Researchers Probe Motivation in P2P Systems

Why Do We Share? Researchers Probe Motivation in P2P Systems | Peer2Politics | Scoop.it
In a just published study, researchers investigated the motivations driving users to peer-to-peer services like timebanks. (10,000 People Blog)
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The New Peers: a Q&A with Shelby Clark

The New Peers: a Q&A with Shelby Clark | Peer2Politics | Scoop.it
Today, sharing economy nonprofit Peers launched a new website designed to make working in the sharing economy easier. Among the features on the new site are tools to discover and connect with work opportunities, reviews of sharing economy platforms from other independent contractors, information about earning potential, and a community forum.
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Near Me’s Top 10 Podcasts About the Collaborative Economy

Near Me’s Top 10 Podcasts About the Collaborative Economy | Peer2Politics | Scoop.it

Near Me, which enables anyone to create their own sharing platform, is also a valuable resource hub with a blogand podcast about the collaborative economy. The popular Near Me podcast, hosted by Near Me's Kevin Cohen, features thought leaders, pioneers, and movers and shakers of the collaborative movement. Here are their top 10 podcasts, including one with Shareable's co-founder Neal Gorenflo.

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Is Sharing Good for the Environment? It Depends.

Is Sharing Good for the Environment? It Depends. | Peer2Politics | Scoop.it
With the rise of the sharing economy, people are sharing cars, houses, sports equipment, clothing, toys, meals, surfboards and much more. There's an intuition among sharers that sharing is not only good for the pocketbook, it’s good for the planet. The thinking goes that sharing helps us reduce consumption and keep usable goods out of landfills.
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