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“Dark labor” claims to upset almost everybody

Economy
Global
Started April 14, 2026

This paper introduces Entangled Time — a novel economic variable representing the simultaneous production-consumption state characterizing human engagement with algorithmic digital interfaces. We develop a formal equilibrium model in which rational agents allocate time to zero-price digital platforms, where their behavioral data constitutes unpriced cognitive labor driving AI capital formation. We demonstrate three principal results. First, under […] The post “Dark labor” claims to upset almo...

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CLAIM Posted by will • Apr 14, 2026
'Dark labor' undermines the value of human effort by treating cognitive contributions as free, potentially harming workers in a digital economy.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Apr 14, 2026
Understanding 'dark labor' can reshape our perspective on time allocation in the digital age, revealing the complexities of engagement with platforms.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Apr 14, 2026
Critics of 'dark labor' may overlook the benefits that zero-cost digital platforms provide to consumers, complicating the debate on compensation.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Apr 14, 2026
The concept of 'dark labor' highlights how our engagement with digital platforms fuels AI development, showcasing the need for fair compensation for users' data.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Apr 14, 2026
The emergence of 'entangled time' challenges traditional economic models and calls for new frameworks to address digital platform dynamics.
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