#6: Beyond Big Tech: Can Worker Cooperatives Save Tech Jobs?

Massive layoffs have shaken the tech industry—even as Big Tech posts record profits. Is there a better way for tech workers to secure stable, meaningful work? In this episode of Lifestyle Democracy, host Stefan Ivanovski speaks with Yuliy Lobarev, a member of Rad Cop, a cybersecurity worker cooperative in Russia, and an active participant in Patio, an international network of tech cooperatives.

We dive into:

• Why tech workers are turning to worker cooperatives and horizontal governance
• The challenges and opportunities of building democratic firms in the age of AI
• How sociocracy and cooperative principles shape decision-making
• The ethical dimensions of AI and the future of cooperative AI

If you’re curious about workplace democracy, tech cooperatives, or how AI intersects with governance and ethics, this conversation is for you.

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