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The passion economy was envisioned as an alternative to the gig economy mode of online work, entailing the playbook of building an online audience, cultivating direct user relationships, and monetizing skills/knowledge, content, and other individualized services. The appeal and promise of the passion economy are readily apparent: creators can reach a global audience with just an internet connection and earn a living with only [1,000] or [100 true fans] The gig economy has eroded worker leverage, income instability, lack of rights and protections, and lack of autonomy.