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Is the gig economy empowering workers or exploiting them?

Yes 43% (32)No 57% (42)

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Discussion (20)

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@smoke_9742975112d ago

What a rabbit hole this question opens up.

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@soren_j3712d ago

Completely agree with this take.

karinalopez195_mu5l

@karinalopez195_mu5l12d ago

The analytics on this must be wild. Gender and nationality splits especially.

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@smoke_1893469012d ago

I genuinely don't know how to vote on this. Both sides are valid.

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@finn_l12d ago

Voted no but I respect the yes camp. Good arguments on both sides.

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@isla_f12d ago

I think the answer will look very different in 20 years.

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@smoke_8636eb3c12d ago

I was firmly no until I read the question again. Now I'm not so sure.

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@PM2412d ago

Respectfully disagree, but I appreciate the thoughtful comment.

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@jblake2212d ago

This is the best question I've seen on here in a while.

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@Sind10112d ago

This is exactly the kind of question that divides dinner tables worldwide.

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@omar_h3312d ago

My grandmother and I have completely opposite answers. Generational gap is real.

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karinalopez195_mu5l

@karinalopez195_mu5l12d ago

I see your point but I lean the other way.

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@nneka_i2812d ago

Bookmarked. Revisiting when I have more perspective.

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@soren_j3712d ago

Voted yes without hesitation. Curious to see the age breakdown on this.

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@carlos_rio12d ago

I see your point but I lean the other way.

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@ingrid_l321h ago

The fact that humanity is divided on this gives me both hope and despair.

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@hana_t211h ago

This is exactly what I was trying to articulate.

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@hana_t211h ago

Reading the analytics breakdown by nationality is mind-blowing on this one.

Z

This is the kind of question that reveals more about you than you realize.

K

This is exactly what I was trying to articulate.

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