Did I really just see my neighbors get their groceries delivered in a driverless Uber?

It's quite possible that I could seriously ask myself that question in 2030. If it is, we will be able to pinpoint the cultural shift that took place in the aftermath of the Great Recession as a primary instigator. A confluence of necessity and technological change led to our current situation, and it happened quickly. How did we get here and where will we go next?

People crave more connections through both collaborative opportunities and commerce, and at the same time expect on-demand services at their beck and call. The "sharing economy" is thriving as a result, and it is upending traditional industries, disrupting local regulatory environments, and serving as a bulwark for innovation and growth–all at the same time.

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