No. 209: Solo economy rises: AI turned seven million Chinese into their own employer.
Culture Pulse: 72. 7 million solo startups in China. AI made institutional employment optional for a generation. The cultural consequences for brands are only just beginning. #ThePattern Read the full edition: https://thepattern.media/editions/2026-09-21.html
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