Own This!

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How Platform Cooperatives Help Workers Build a Democratic Internet

By R. Trebor Scholz

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Own This! by R. Trebor Scholz explores the rise of platform cooperatives within the digital economy. The book delves into cooperative ownership models, proposing alternatives to traditional tech giants, and examines how these models can empower workers, promote fairness, and challenge existing inequities in the technological landscape. It's an insightful read for anyone interested in the intersection of technology, economy, and social justice.
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This book may appeal to you if you're interested in exploring the concept of digital ownership and its impact on the modern educational landscape. It delves into how individuals can harness online tools and platforms to foster a more democratic and participatory form of learning, challenging traditional modes of education. Ideal for educators and learners enthusiastic about the intersection of technology, education, and empowerment.

What if taxi drivers in New York City or rickshaw operators in Bangalore could start a worker-owned and-operated alternative to Uber with stable hourly wages?

Using digital technology to liberate workers: the promise of Platform Cooperativism

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What if taxi drivers were in charge of their own digital platform? At a time when there are so few concrete, near-term solutions to the power of large technology companies, the crisis in the care sector, and threats to democracy, Platform Cooperatives offer an urgent and practical solution to change how businesses are owned and controlled.

In Own This!, researcher and activist Trebor Scholz provides valuable insights into this global digital uprising, powered by democratic ownership and shared decision-making. Scholz will take you to the south of India, where a digital cooperative of farmers brings their harvest directly to market; to New York City, where a worker-owned and operated alternative to Uber is transforming piece-rate gig economy precarity into good jobs with stable hourly wages; to Belgium, where artists benefit from the payroll and tax services of a platform cooperative; and to Italy, where a short-term rental platform shares half of its profits with the communities in which it operates.

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Own This! by R. Trebor Scholz is lauded for its exploration of worker empowerment through platform cooperatives, offering an inspiring and analytical guide to this business model. Reviewers praise Scholz for his passionate and comprehensive approach, situating these co-ops within the broader context of the digital economy and highlighting their potential to transform labour movements globally. This book is described as both a manifesto and a practical guide, providing insights into scalable alternatives to venture capital models and offering hope for a more cooperative future.

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ISBN: 9781839764554

Publisher: Verso Books

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 19 September 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Verso Books

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 19.0mm

Width: 140.0mm

Height: 210.0mm

Weight: 330g

Pages: 240

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Education & Reference Non-Fiction R. Trebor Scholz

About the Author

R. Trebor Scholz is a scholar-activist and founding director of the Platform Cooperativism Consortium (PCC) and the Institute for the Cooperative Digital Economy at The New School in New York City. In 2014, he introduced the concept of “platform cooperativism” as a way of bringing the co-op model into the digital economy. Scholz’s articles and ideas have appeared in The Nation, The Chronicle of Higher Education, The Washington Post, Le Monde, and The New York Times, among many other publications.