Uberland - How Algorithms are Rewriting the rules of Work by Alex Rosenblat

📝 A revealing look at Uber and the gig economy. Uberland by Alex Rosenblat explores how algorithms are reshaping work, power, and the future of labor.
In Uberland, technology ethnographer Alex Rosenblat offers a revealing, on-the-ground look at how ride-hailing apps like Uber are transforming the nature of work. Drawing on four years of research, interviews, and field observations, Rosenblat explores how algorithms now act as managers, how workers navigate ever-shifting rules, and what this means for the future of labor. Far from being simply a tech success story, Uberland uncovers the human cost of innovation and questions whether the gig economy really works for its workers. This is essential reading for anyone interested in labor rights, tech disruption, and the ethics of the digital workplace.
 
❤️ Why You’ll Love It
Groundbreaking research from a tech ethnographer inside the gig economy
Deep insight into the power dynamics behind everyday apps
Challenges assumptions about flexibility, freedom, and tech innovation
Eye-opening for workers, activists, and anyone using gig platforms
🌟 Notable Reviews
⭐ “A crucial book for understanding the new world of algorithmic work.” — The Atlantic
⭐ “Rosenblat’s writing is clear, thoughtful, and urgent.” — New York Times Book Review
⭐ “A smart, compelling critique of the gig economy’s promises.” — Kirkus Reviews
📌 Perfect For
Readers interested in labor, technology, and the future of work
Gig economy workers and advocates
Fans of Gigged by Sarah Kessler or Automating Inequality by Virginia Eubanks