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Behind the News: Tech Worker Militancy w/ Ben Tarnoff

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The Rise of Neo-Feudalism in Modern Labor

This chapter examines the complexities of labor conditions in the service industry, contrasting gig work with traditional employment and highlighting the precariousness of modern jobs. It analyzes the influence of tech monopolies on economic structures, suggesting a shift towards neo-feudalism through rent extraction practices. The discussion also addresses the interdependence between government and the tech sector, revealing an evolving capitalism that resembles historical hierarchical systems.

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