Tuesday, November 20, 2018

All Work, No Play

Using ratings, competitions and bonuses to incentivize workers isn't new — but as I found when I became a Lyft driver, the gig economy is taking it to another level.
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TAKE A PEEK UNDER THE HOOD
HOOKED ON WORK
High Score, Low Pay: Why The Gig Economy Loves Gamification
theguardian.com
Using ratings, competitions and bonuses to incentivize workers isn't new — but as I found when I became a Lyft driver, the gig economy is taking it to another level.
ARE YOU READY FOR IT?
How China Built Its Own Internet
nytimes.com
The internet was supposed to set the world free. But China likes its walled-off and censored version just fine.
'BY FAR THE LARGER HALF'
The Second Half Of Watergate Was Bigger, Worse And Forgotten By The Public
longreads.com
Watergate revealed that multinational corporations, including some of the most prestigious American brands, had been making bribes to politicians not only at home but in foreign countries.
THIS WILL NEVER FLY
The US Airports Most Likely To Delay Your Flights, Charted
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If you're heading home this Thanksgiving, maybe try avoiding these airports if you can.
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LOVE LOST
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Debt: A Love Story
wealthsimple.com
In exchange for anonymity, one couple told us the brutal details of their life in the grip of an epic cycle of debt.
QUEUE UP THE POLICE'S 'SO LONELY'
Love Couldn't Save Me From Loneliness
thecut.com
We want to believe a relationship will soak up the emptiness that's spilling over from other realms in our lives.
YOU GOTTA HIT 'EM UP
My Ex-Boyfriend Harassed Me Online For Months. I Took Him To Court And Won $6.4 Million
cosmopolitan.com
The recipient of one of the largest revenge-porn settlements to date speaks with Cosmopolitan about her terrifying ordeal.
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The Stark Difference Between All-Season And Winter Tires, Illustrated
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Winter is coming, and if you live in a place that turns into an icy, snowy hell, you may want to switch out your tires.
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Raise a glass to the most majestic peaks in the world. This set of four whiskey glasses features raised topographic impressions of the greatest landmarks at Yosemite, Denali, Rainier, and Sequoia national parks.
IN THE NEWS
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