How to build alternatives to platform capitalism?

In the pursuit of sustainable development and democratization within the platform economy, the manuscript delineates a novel classification of platform models, namely unicorn platforms, open commons, and platform cooperatives. These models are scrutinized through the lens of their alignment with the...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores: Renau Cano, Melissa, Espelt, Ricard, Fuster Morell, Mayo
Tipo de recurso: capítulo de libro
Fecha de publicación:2024
País:España
Institución:Universitat Oberta de Catalunya (UOC)
Repositorio:O2, repositorio institucional de la UOC
OAI Identifier:oai:openaccess.uoc.edu:10609/150188
Acceso en línea:http://hdl.handle.net/10609/150188
Access Level:acceso abierto
Palabra clave:platform economy
platform cooperativism
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Sumario:In the pursuit of sustainable development and democratization within the platform economy, the manuscript delineates a novel classification of platform models, namely unicorn platforms, open commons, and platform cooperatives. These models are scrutinized through the lens of their alignment with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), revealing a nuanced ecosystem where alternatives to the traditional extractive platform capitalism, such as platform cooperativism and open commons, offer pathways towards more inclusive, equitable, and sustainable digital economies. Through empirical case studies and the application of the 'Star of Democratic Qualities' analytical tool, this research underscores the potential of these alternative models to foster a fairer digital economy by promoting democratic governance, economic sharing, technological openness, social responsibility, and environmental sustainability.