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The act of sharing is natural for us, it responds to a tangible satisfaction (exchange of goods and services), but also to self-satisfaction, to the extent that we put our humanity into practice in the relationships that unite us.

Human beings learn to share from an early age. As time goes by, the sense of ownership gives way to a sense of sharing. Moreover, it is religious beliefs that have inculcated the desire to escape the grip of self-centeredness within us. Monotheistic religions call for sharing through their main foundations and practices.

Thus, the concept of sharing is interpreted in society in several ways: cooperatives, mutual associations, volunteering, etc. The spirit of sharing was embodied in the development of digital technology, which has grown tremendously in recent years:

In cities, new digital technologies are revolutionizing the way we use transportation, housing, goods and other services […] The sharing economy has disrupted virtually every sector, creating a multitude of markets based on platforms that connect individuals, businesses and communities. (Hodkinson 2017)

To understand the shift from the concept of “sharing” to that of the sharing economy, let us immerse ourselves in the history of its origin, its foundations and its practices.