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Li JinThe creator economy is in crisis. Now let's fix it.
Illustration by Annie Zhao for Li’s NewsletterNearly two years ago, I published “The Passion Economy and the Future of Work,” which laid out a vision for online work that was informed by and a reaction to the challenges of the gig economy. While the gig economy represented a major development in the evolution of online-enabled work—removing geographical constraints for work opportunities and offering greater flexibility—it also entailed risks that were disproportionately borne by workers: red...
Li JinA Theory of Justice for Web3
Originally published in Harvard Business Review. Cover image from Magdiel Lopez/Belmont Creative By Li Jin and Katie Parrott One of the most powerful narratives surrounding web3 is that it is a movement toward a better, fairer internet. Specifically, web3 proponents envision an internet in which users can wrest back power from a small number of extractive, centralized institutions, and in which everyone with an internet connection can participate on a level playing field. But web2 started wit...
Li JinThe Case for Universal Creative Income
By Li Jin and Lila ShroffIllustration by Annie Zhao for Li’s NewsletterIn the 1930s, the New Deal was a series of programs and projects instituted to aid the unemployed, support economic recovery, and reform the financial system in the midst of the Great Depression. Among the programs was Federal Project Number One, which devoted $27 million—roughly $522 million today—to provide employment for tens of thousands of artists across music, design, visual art, theater, writing, and more. As the la...
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I’ve been writing about consumer startups and tech for several years, and reader feedback and discussion have been one of the most rewarding aspects of sharing my thoughts publicly. I wanted to provide a way for newsletter readers to deepen their engagement. One of my interest areas is around how crypto can empower creators and communities, and there’s no better to learn than by actually living that thesis.
By minting this free NFT and subscribing to Li’s Newsletter Insiders, you’ll get early access to my upcoming two-part blog post, 24 hours before it drops to the public. Down the line, there’s also potential for other perks like live discussions and AMAs (based on feedback from the NFT holder community).
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Hi everyone!
I’ve been writing about consumer startups and tech for several years, and reader feedback and discussion have been one of the most rewarding aspects of sharing my thoughts publicly. I wanted to provide a way for newsletter readers to deepen their engagement. One of my interest areas is around how crypto can empower creators and communities, and there’s no better to learn than by actually living that thesis.
By minting this free NFT and subscribing to Li’s Newsletter Insiders, you’ll get early access to my upcoming two-part blog post, 24 hours before it drops to the public. Down the line, there’s also potential for other perks like live discussions and AMAs (based on feedback from the NFT holder community).
Thanks for following along!
-Li
NFT art by Annie Zhao
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Li JinThe creator economy is in crisis. Now let's fix it.
Illustration by Annie Zhao for Li’s NewsletterNearly two years ago, I published “The Passion Economy and the Future of Work,” which laid out a vision for online work that was informed by and a reaction to the challenges of the gig economy. While the gig economy represented a major development in the evolution of online-enabled work—removing geographical constraints for work opportunities and offering greater flexibility—it also entailed risks that were disproportionately borne by workers: red...
Li JinA Theory of Justice for Web3
Originally published in Harvard Business Review. Cover image from Magdiel Lopez/Belmont Creative By Li Jin and Katie Parrott One of the most powerful narratives surrounding web3 is that it is a movement toward a better, fairer internet. Specifically, web3 proponents envision an internet in which users can wrest back power from a small number of extractive, centralized institutions, and in which everyone with an internet connection can participate on a level playing field. But web2 started wit...
Li JinThe Case for Universal Creative Income
By Li Jin and Lila ShroffIllustration by Annie Zhao for Li’s NewsletterIn the 1930s, the New Deal was a series of programs and projects instituted to aid the unemployed, support economic recovery, and reform the financial system in the midst of the Great Depression. Among the programs was Federal Project Number One, which devoted $27 million—roughly $522 million today—to provide employment for tens of thousands of artists across music, design, visual art, theater, writing, and more. As the la...
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