From the beginning, "the sharing economy" seemed a cynical phrase to me. About all I know about it is uber and abb. People seem to like it, but nothing is "sha

From the beginning, "the sharing economy" seemed a cynical phrase to me. About all I know about it is uber and abb. People seem to like it, but nothing is "shared," money changes hands. What is most obvious to me is that it's a way to participate in a regulated and licensed industry without following regulations or obtaining licenses. This is not a statement for or against, just an observation.