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It’s been a few years since I first read Rachel Botsman’s book, What’s Mine Is Yours: The Rise of Collaborative Consumption. I am still struck by it, however. In this fascinating book, Rachel and her co-author, Roo Rogers, compile a ton of research into the new ways in which technology is making sharing of our assets, time, and talents more appropriate and doable.
One of the striking things that keeps popping into my head when I think about this new concept is that I have a power drill. Do you have a power drill lying about your house? Well, check this out: most power drills will only be run for a total of 12-13 minutes over the course of their lives. That means for the vast majority of the time I have this thing in my house, it will not be used. And that makes sense – after all, as Rachel points out – It’s not the drill I really want but the hole it can make. And how often do I really need new holes drilled?
Even if you don’t have a power drill, I’ll bet that you have a car. The average car costs somewhere around $8,000 a year to run; yet it sits idle for 23 hours a day. Most things we own have a large amount of idling capacity. The concept of collaborative consumption and the various services coming into existence to help us reduce this idling capacity and perhaps help us build stronger communities in the process.
So, I’ve taken to wondering just what do I need to own? Do I need to own a car? Do I need to own a bunch of tools for when I need holes drilled or painting done? The next time you’re considering a major purchase think about ways that you could gain access to the item without having to own it outright. Is there a way you could share it with someone? What if you and your neighbor go in together to buy a lawn mower that you both share? Or you can use the web to find someone who’ll share their car with you.
And consider the other side of the coin too. Do you have a bunch of things sitting around that others might use? Consider sharing.
In my next post I’ll go into a bit more detail surrounding the various types of collaborative consumption. I highly recommend checking out the book What’s Mine Is Yours, and if you don’t want to buy it check it out from the library; see you know how to do collaborative consumption already. If you’re short on time and you don’t want to read the book, at least watch the video of Rachel’s TEDx talk from Syndey in 2010. It’s available online on the TED website or on YouTube.
What else can I help you with?
What are the forms of business ownership?
Private ownership (belongs to an individual) Nationalised ownership (belongs to the state) Public limited ownership (belongs to shareholders) are the 3 main forms of ownership (there are more)
What type of ownership is Oxfam?
ownership of oxfam id (ltd)
What type of ownership is ikea?
Private class ownership
What type of ownership is primark?
The type of ownership is Primark is a Public Company.
What are some of the advantages and disadvantages for a company such as Blimpie changing from private ownership to a corporate form of ownership?
Many possible advantages:- It may better protect owners personal assets from liability- May allow for less taxes- Better access to capital to grow businessDisadvantages- Much more paperwork/transparency reporting required- Possible shareholders ;-)
Who can regain access to a folder that no one has permission to access?
You need to take an ownership to the folder first then you can add any one to it.
How can one access files on a CD when unable to take ownership of the drive?
More Details: I have recently borrowed a CD and would like to listen to it on my computer. However, whenever I attempt to access the files, it says "access denied". I figured that this is due to not having ownership of the object and have tried multiple ways to reassign ownership to myself, each time though it says something along the lines of "unable to change ownership" or "access denied". First, I tried going through the advanced ownership settings through properties when clicking on the drive and then I tried running Windows Command Processor as an administrator and using the takeown/ command, but both did not work. I have heard that installing Linux does not acknowledge Window's ownership settings and am considering trying that next. If anyone has any way for me to change the ownership, or even better access the files without having the change the ownership, it would be much appreciated. I just really want to listen to David Bowie, thanks!
What is socialism characterized by?
Government ownership of most productive resources
How do you access system file in xp?
You need to change the ownership and permissions to dull control in the file properties.
How can I provide proof of stock ownership on Robinhood?
To provide proof of stock ownership on Robinhood, you can access your account on the app or website and view your portfolio, which will show the stocks you own along with the number of shares you hold. This serves as proof of your ownership in those stocks.
Who owns Gmail and what are the implications of this ownership?
Google owns Gmail. The implications of this ownership include potential access to user data for targeted advertising, data mining, and potential privacy concerns.
What accommodations do you get when owning a condominium?
Your answer depends totally on the condominium and its real estate assets, and your access to them depending on your ownership. There is no standard.
What is a waterline easement and how does it impact property ownership and usage?
A waterline easement is a legal right that allows a utility company or government entity to access and maintain water pipes or infrastructure on private property. This can impact property ownership and usage by restricting certain activities on the easement area, such as building structures or planting trees. Owners still retain ownership of the land but must allow access for maintenance and repairs.
Who owns the seashore in republic of Ireland?
the seashore is in public/state ownership, but "access" to the seashore may be through private land
IN WHAT do capitalism and socialism differ?
Capitalism allows for more freedom for businesses than socialism does
Do you have full ownership of your data-cloud computing?
Yes the cloud provider does not have access to your data. The data is available only through the login credentials and access keys that are with you. Thus the data ownership is of the consumer however the data is hosted in cloud providers datacenter. Just like an individual is responsible for his data on facebook but it is hosted by facebook.
What is the significance of the "private property - no trespassing" sign in terms of land ownership and access rights?
The "private property - no trespassing" sign signifies that the land is privately owned and entry is not allowed without permission. It indicates the owner's exclusive rights to control access to the property, highlighting the importance of respecting property boundaries and ownership rights.
