Collaborative consumption from "summary" of Radical Technologies by Adam Greenfield
Collaborative consumption represents a profound shift in the way we think about ownership and access, a pivot away from the belief that we can only truly possess something if we have exclusive control over it, towards a model that emphasizes the utility of shared resources. This concept acknowledges that many of the things we own spend the majority of their lives idle, sitting unused, and posits that there may be a more efficient way to distribute the benefits of possession among a larger number of people. By allowing us to pool our resources and share the costs, collaborative consumption enables us to enjoy the benefits of ownership without necessarily having to carry all the responsibilities that traditionally come with it. This can lead to a more sustainable use of resources, as we can make better use of the things we already have, rather than constantly acquiring new items that we may only need occasionally. One of the key enablers of collaborative consumption is the rise of digital platforms that make it easier for individuals to connect with one another and ...
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