Welcome to what's called "collaborative consumption" with Internet companies like Airbnb, RelayRides, Liquid Space and TaskRabbit. They're providing access to things you want without the burden of ownership — cars, houses, tools, garage space — even leftover food. They're building a marketplace that's already worth $26 billion, reducing waste and throwing a scare into business based on consumption. But what about safety, regulation and trust? Is this the future or only a fad?
The Rise of the Sharing Economy
Credits
Guests:
- Derek Thompson - Staff writer, The Atlantic - @DKThomp
- Milo Yiannopoulos - The Kernel - @Nero
- April Rinne - Collaborative Lab - @aprilrinne
- Anna Bernasek - New York Times - @annabernasek