Sharing and Collaborative Economy: Future Scenarios, Technology, Creativity and Social Innovation

This book explores the future of the post-capitalist society, focusing on the role of technology, creativity, and social innovation in the new economy. It presents three plausible scenarios for the Sharing & Collaborative Economy (ShE) in 2030, connecting them with a change of paradigm that emphasizes horizontal management, cultural diversity, social responsibility, and climate change management.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 81 pages
Publication date: 03 February 2022
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

This comprehensive book delves into a forward-thinking exploration of the impending post-capitalist society, shedding light on the transformative impact of technology, creativity, and social innovation on the emerging new economy. It examines a wide range of topics, including innovation culture, the role of politics, legal protection, the digitalization of social life, and the vulnerabilities and opportunities of the Sharing & Collaborative Economy (ShE). ShE is viewed as a testament to the prevailing Zeitgeist, a symbol of our time. It signifies the gradual dissolution of traditional social structures and institutions, paving the way for a complex and evolving social system.

The book proceeds to present three plausible scenarios for ShE in the year 2030. The first scenario, dubbed the "probable future," envisions a balanced approach between neoliberalism and the shared/collaborative economy, representing a new third way. The second scenario, known as the "contingent/rupturist future," predicts a hypercapitalist world where neoliberalism takes on an even more extreme form, with the collaborative paradigm serving as a potential Trojan horse. The third scenario, the "preferable future," envisiones a post-capitalist society where the sharing economy takes center stage as the epitome of the 4th industrial revolution.

These scenarios are interconnected by a fundamental shift in paradigm, where horizontal management, cultural diversity, social responsibility, climate change management, and the transformative power of radical creativity and participation take center stage in designing new approaches to a more inclusive and sustainable business and economy. The book offers valuable insights and perspectives on the future of society, economy, and technology, providing a roadmap for individuals, organizations, and policymakers to navigate the rapidly changing landscape of the 21st century.

Weight: 168g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030938819
Edition number: 1st ed. 2022