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Platformization: The platform organizational form is eating the world and we can do better

The Blockchain Socialist

CHAPTER

Exploring the Evolution and Impact of Platforms

This chapter delves into the evolving field of platform studies, discussing the definition and complexity of platforms as digital organizations. The conversation explores how platforms act as authorities, introduce new models of governance, and challenge traditional economic structures. The speakers also examine platforms as a tool for value extraction and as a resource for managing commons, touching on their historical context within socialist traditions.

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