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Casilli, Antonio; Posada, Julian The platformization of labor and society 2019 Article Platforms Invisible Work, Platform Work, Platform Economies, Gig Economies, Hyperflexible Work, Algorithmic Labor, Precarious Work
Citation Casilli, Antonio; Posada, Julian 2019 Article Society and the Internet: How networks of information and communication are changing our lives Invisible Work Platform Work Platform Economies Gig Economies Hyperflexible Work Algorithmic Labor Precarious Work Platforms

"The platformization of labor and society"

by Casilli, Antonio; Posada, Julian (2019)

Abstract

This chapter focuses on the role of digital intermediaries in shaping technology, Society, and economy under what Casilli and Posada call “the paradigm of the platform.” They trace the historical relationship between platforms, markets, and enterprises to demonstrate the role of algorithms in matching users, pieces of Software, goods, and Services, and how platforms can create value from the content and data generated by users. Their primary argument is that platforms play a fundamental role in establishing a digital labor relationship with their …

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Invisible Work, Platform Work, Platform Economies, Gig Economies, Hyperflexible Work, Algorithmic Labor, Precarious Work

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