Cycles of Movement: The Bay Area and Central Valley in the Era of Platform Capitalism

Alexis Atsilvsgi Zaragoza explores the shifting relationship between California’s San Francisco Bay Area and the Central Valley through the lens of platform capitalism, and examines how digital platforms, such as those used in real estate transactions, logistics, and surveillance, have deepened economic and social disparities between these two dynamic regions. By examining these interconnected issues, the article argues for urgent policy reform and coordinated activism to address the systemic challenges faced by both urban and rural communities in an increasingly digital economy.