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2025-02-16

Big Tech Has Disrupted the Social Contract

A personal experience with Turo's car rental service reveals significant issues with suspended registration, false charges, and poor customer service. The narrative expands into a broader critique of how tech companies' 'sharing economy' has disrupted traditional business structures and consumer protections while prioritizing growth over safety and reliability.

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