Rousseau and the Gig Economy: Is the 'Freelancer' Truly Free, or Just Isolated?

Rousseau and the Gig Economy: Is the ‘Freelancer’ Truly Free, or Just Isolated?

Jean-Jacques Rousseau wrote his famous line in 1762: “Man is born free, and everywhere he is in chains.” More than 250 years later, we’ve created something curious. We’ve built an economy that promises freedom above all else. You can work from anywhere. You can choose your own hours. You can be your own boss. The […]

Rousseau and the Gig Economy: Is the ‘Freelancer’ Truly Free, or Just Isolated? Read More »