Amarson: There are very clear parallels between being a young developer making games for rowblocks and wanting to unionize. He says the platform is designed, not only to be exploitative, but also to reduce criticism of the company. "I don't know at what point you can legally call, you know, a human being like a worker," he adds.
Paris Marx is joined by Quintin Smith to discuss how Roblox profits from the labor of children, built an exploitative in-game economy, and needs to be regulated as soon as possible.
Quintin Smith is a journalist working with People Make Games and Shut Up & Sit Down. Follow Quintin on Twitter at @Quinns108.
Tech Won’t Save Us offers a critical perspective on tech, its worldview, and wider society with the goal of inspiring people to demand better tech and a better world. Follow the podcast (@techwontsaveus) and host Paris Marx (@parismarx) on Twitter, and support the show on Patreon.
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