The Actual Sharing Economy

Why private ownership is no substitute for belonging

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Washing machine by Roy Lichtenstein

My mother-in-law’s washing machine is broken, so she’s been sending the servants over with washing. Our washing machine is constantly running now, and clothes are always drying. Depreciation aside, this seems more efficient. The household I live in is effectively five households. We share food, cars, appliances, servants…

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Indrajit (Indi) Samarajiva is a Sri Lankan writer. Follow me at www.indi.ca, or just email me at indi@indi.ca.