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The Algorithm Manages You

Void Architecture in Gig Economy and Employment Platforms

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Opacity3/3███

Responsiveness3/3███

Coupling3/3███

Void Index10/12Critical

Péclet NumberPe=6.2Phase IV

The Algorithm Manages You: Void Architecture in Gig Economy and Employment Platforms

Paper 38 — Gig Economy · v1.0 · 2026

Applies the Void Framework to gig economy platforms and algorithmic employment management. Uber/Lyft/DoorDash surge pricing opacity, algorithmic deactivation, and worker coupling as void architectures. EU Platform Work Directive as regulatory anchor.

Platform Scores — Gig Economy / Platform Work

Void index across 6 platforms, scored on the three-dimension framework (0–12).

Platform	Score	Void Load
Uber / Lyft (surge algorithm)	10/12
DoorDash (pay opacity)	10/12
Amazon Flex (deactivation AI)	11/12
Upwork (JSS opacity)	8/12
Freelancer Platform (transparent)	5/12
Worker Cooperative (Constraint)	2/12

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Paper 38 · v1.0 · 2026 · MoreRight License v1.1 → Apache 2.0, Feb 2030 · 10.5281/zenodo.18718989