Platform Capitalism
Nick Srnicek explores the shift from traditional industry to a digital landscape dominated by data-driven firms. He argues that data has become the central resource of the modern economy, leading to the rise of massive platforms like Google, Amazon, and Uber. By examining the history of economic crises and the decline of manufacturing, Srnicek reveals how these companies act as digital infrastruc…
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