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The "Gig Economy" may have started off with good intentions, but it's obvious to me that its really just a "Transition Economy". Almost all of those jobs are o
by sixQuarks 10y ago
The "Gig Economy" may have started off with good intentions, but it's obvious to me that its really just a "Transition Economy". Almost all of those jobs are on the front lines when it comes to automation.
- malandrew 10y agoOne interesting thought experiment is to imagine how "rough" that transition would be if we didn't have these gig economy companies bridging the gap between labor and automation in a variety of markets. Instead of less desirable work options, they likely would have few if any work options.