The Drayton Discourse

Juliet Schor on Consumerism, the Platform Economy and the Social Media Age

August 23, 2021 The Economist's Society Season 2 Episode 3
Juliet Schor on Consumerism, the Platform Economy and the Social Media Age
The Drayton Discourse
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The Drayton Discourse
Juliet Schor on Consumerism, the Platform Economy and the Social Media Age
Aug 23, 2021 Season 2 Episode 3
The Economist's Society

Could the platform/gig economy become sustainable? To what extent can the education system help people lower their consumption levels? In our 3rd episode of The Drayton Discourse, we are proud to host Prof Juliet Schor, a sociologist at Boston University. Hear her talk on her career shift from economics to sociology, the challenges of the platform economy, and the trends in growth and consumption today. 

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Could the platform/gig economy become sustainable? To what extent can the education system help people lower their consumption levels? In our 3rd episode of The Drayton Discourse, we are proud to host Prof Juliet Schor, a sociologist at Boston University. Hear her talk on her career shift from economics to sociology, the challenges of the platform economy, and the trends in growth and consumption today.