Putting the sharing economy to work | Aaron Krolikowski & Darren Cotton | TEDxBuffalo

[@nathansmith3244]

Is everyone aware of Jacque Fresco's work on this idea?

[@21danielsen]

watch this in 1,5 times speed, or even 2 times speed if you are a good listener

[@k.ganesanganesan6825]

sharing economy is the only way to get relief.. create models.

[@rogers3389]

This is actually a PEER TO PEER CAPITALISM, NOT "SHARING". Another model that involves money. "Sharing economy" is just another way to make money and can be exploitative to their volunteers, workers and the present system. The workers have to work several jobs to make enough to survive. Not relying on your tax money, money from government funded charity organization and money donation from people is the real sustainable movement: unlike some of these models under "sharing economy" that rent something in exchange for your money is just another profitable form of capitalism in disguise. Do some research who they took from to start their business.

[@DarrenCotton]

The definition of sharing economy is: "an economic system in which assets or services are shared between private individuals, either free or for a fee" while obviously the Tool Library functions as an intermediary between individuals, it sure sounds like this model fits the bill for being part of the "sharing economy". It is certainly NOT capitalism, as there is NO profit motive. If you're ever in Buffalo, feel free to stop by the shop sometime. Would love to discuss!

[@taloisi]

@@DarrenCotton Darren, Baltimore has an amazing tool library. I joined for almost nothing when I was unemployed, and now I give a generous amount when I renew.