Own This, How Platform Cooperatives Help Workers Build a Democratic Internet
How Platform Cooperatives Help Workers Build a Democratic Internet
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Trebor Scholz's "Own This" explores the concept of platform cooperatives as a democratic alternative to traditional online platforms.
The book delves into the principles of worker ownership and control, highlighting how these models can address issues of labor exploitation and power imbalances in the digital economy.
It provides case studies of successful platform cooperatives, demonstrating their potential to create more equitable and sustainable online work environments.
The book also examines the challenges and complexities of building and scaling these cooperatives, offering insights into their organizational structures and governance models.
Ultimately, "Own This" presents a compelling vision for a more democratic and worker-centric internet.
The book delves into the principles of worker ownership and control, highlighting how these models can address issues of labor exploitation and power imbalances in the digital economy.
It provides case studies of successful platform cooperatives, demonstrating their potential to create more equitable and sustainable online work environments.
The book also examines the challenges and complexities of building and scaling these cooperatives, offering insights into their organizational structures and governance models.
Ultimately, "Own This" presents a compelling vision for a more democratic and worker-centric internet.
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