Title: Platform Society
Course: YTO Functioning in a society and as a citizen, Optional, 3 credits, 2020 (English) > Section: Phenomenons and themes of the time

Platform Society, what's that?

First, open the picture below and look through it. The picture is compiled and © by prof. Valtaoja.

Secondly, check this great video explaining the platform society!

https://youtu.be/g2rVuDQeAeg

Check out this link to find information on what's meant by "platform society". First, you'll find an introduction (to a famous book regarding the matter) and on your left side in the menu you'll find further information.

Your task:

A) Explain in your own words, what is meant by a "platform society".

B) From the picture, choose three (3) companies representing a platform society and create a small presentation on EACH of the companies. Use Office tools, such as Sway or PowerPoint. You can create the presentations in the same file. Padlet would also be great here!!!