In this episode, Sarah Diedro is in conversation with Digital Worker Rights Activist James Farrar. They discuss his thoughts on data-driven exploitation in the gig economy as a former Uber driver turned activist, and how gig companies are using ‘hidden algorithmic control’ to exert more power over workers.

Improving the working conditions of platform workers Pt. 2– James Farrar

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Green Talking Heads is a podcast series presented by the European Greens. In this first season, Green leaders and activists discuss the most pressing issues we face today as we enter the COVID-19 pandemic’s second year and face a period of increased climate disasters. We’ll talk about what the way forward to a Greener and fairer Europe can look like and how you can get engaged in the climate fights of our time. New episodes are released every 15th of the month. The European Greens is a European political party that brings together national parties that share the same values, like democracy, feminism, support of LGBTQ+, and sustainability. Learn more about us on our website!

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Improving the working conditions of platform workers Pt. 2– James Farrar

Improving the working conditions of platform workers Pt. 2– James Farrar