Technology
Social Stratification in Digital Reputation Economies
Quick fact
On Yelp, a reviewer with an 'Elite' badge can get into exclusive events and have their reviews prioritized, which can make or break small businesses—giving them more power than an ordinary user with equal expertise.
Why this is interesting
You probably check your Uber rating and Yelp influence score without thinking twice—but these numbers are quietly sorting you into a new social class.