platform capitalism

Data is the “new oil” of this era
Platforms are at the forefront of reviving capitalism today
──Is that really the case?

　　From the basic necessities of life, work and social life for the general public, to the production capacity allocation and heavy machinery leasing of industrial and commercial giants, platform companies such as Facebook, Google, and Uber use web pages and apps to integrate the life and economic needs of modern society and penetrate them into daily life. Every aspect.

　　On the surface, platforms are established to earn service fees or sell products; however, monopolizing the new raw material of contemporary capitalism: data and becoming the owners of basic digital infrastructure is the real goal of these technology and industrial and commercial giants: Facebook tracks users All online activities; Google records users’ search data and cookies; Amazon dominates the hardware and software of digital enterprises...

　　Suffering from the economic downturn, tech fanaticism and disillusionment of the last century, and after the global economic crisis in 2008, the world economy has gradually been dominated by monopolistic platform oligarchs - including traditional giants such as FAANG and rising stars such as Uber and Airbnb. What’s the future for capitalism? Are platforms the savior of economic recovery? Nick. Snesik's "Platform Capitalism" will be an important starting point for these discussions.