Scenarios about 'gig economy'
The gig economy refers to a labor market characterized by short-term contracts or freelance work rather than permanent jobs, facilitated by digital platforms connecting workers with clients or customers. This economic model gained prominence in the early 21st century with companies like Uber, TaskRabbit, and Fiverr, reflecting broader shifts toward flexible work arrangements, technological disruption of traditional employment, and changing relationships between workers and employers.
What If The Gig Economy Never Developed?
Exploring the alternate timeline where the gig economy failed to emerge, dramatically altering the landscape of modern work, technology platforms, and labor relations in the 21st century.