Nick Srnicek Books
Nick Srnicek is a lecturer at the City University of London. He is also the author of Platform Capitalism.
Alex Williams is a lecturer of sociology at the City University of London.
Inventing the Future
What's Inventing the Future about?
Inventing the Future (2015) is a radical manifesto for the political left. These blinks describe why the current political tactics of the left are failing, explain how neoliberalism has become today’s dominant global ideology and propose a future based on full automation and a universal basic income.
Who should read Inventing the Future?
- Political activists and thinkers
- Students of political science and sociology
- People tired of working nonstop, who want to be part of a different world
Platform Capitalism
What's Platform Capitalism about?
Platform Capitalism by Nick Srnicek explores the rise of digital platforms such as Google, Facebook, and Amazon, and their impact on the economy and society. Srnicek argues that these platforms have transformed the way we produce and consume goods and services, creating new forms of power and control. He also discusses the potential for alternative, more democratic forms of platform capitalism.
Who should read Platform Capitalism?
- Entrepreneurs seeking to understand the dynamics of platform business models
- Business professionals looking to adapt their strategies to the digital age
- Policy makers and regulators who want to grasp the implications of platform capitalism