The passion economy is a trap
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There’s been a succession of labor models, from knowledge economy to gig economy to passion economy. Each new model brings simultaneously a greater and a more invisible exploitation and inequality.
In the passion economy, the keyword is individual creativity: make money of your distinct skills, talents, and knowledge. Top earning writers on Substack are …