How To Stop Silicon Valley From Building New Global Underclass

Ghost Work: How to Stop Silicon Valley from Building a New Global Underclass

by Mary L. Gray

4.4 out of 5

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Technology has the potential to improve lives and create opportunities, but it can also be used to exploit and oppress. This is a problem that is particularly acute in Silicon Valley, where the concentration of wealth and power has led to the creation of a new global underclass.

The new global underclass is made up of people who are working in low-wage jobs, often in the service or gig economy. They are often immigrants, people of color, and women. They are often denied basic rights and protections, and they are often treated as disposable by their employers.

The creation of a new global underclass is a serious problem, and it is one that we need to address urgently. If we do not, it will only lead to more inequality, poverty, and social unrest.

Here are some ways to stop Silicon Valley from building new global underclass:

1. Regulate the tech industry. The tech industry is currently largely unregulated, and this has allowed it to exploit workers and consumers with impunity. We need to regulate the tech industry to ensure that it is operating in a fair and responsible manner.
2. Invest in education and job training. We need to invest in education and job training so that people have the skills they need to get good jobs in the new economy. This will help to reduce poverty and inequality, and it will also help to create a more just and equitable society.
3. Support worker cooperatives and unions. Worker cooperatives and unions can help to give workers a voice in the workplace and ensure that they are treated fairly. We need to support these organizations so that they can continue to fight for the rights of workers.
4. Promote diversity and inclusion in the tech industry. The tech industry is currently dominated by white men. We need to promote diversity and inclusion so that everyone has a chance to succeed in the tech industry.
5. Hold tech companies accountable. We need to hold tech companies accountable for their actions. This means holding them accountable for the exploitation of workers, the violation of consumer rights, and the spread of misinformation.

By taking these steps, we can help to stop Silicon Valley from building a new global underclass. We can create a more just and equitable society where everyone has a chance to succeed.

Ghost Work: How to Stop Silicon Valley from Building a New Global Underclass

by Mary L. Gray

4.4 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	5339 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
X-Ray	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	297 pages

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