自由ビジネスの終焉 ― ネット副業が量産した〈おしまいの人間〉の社会史

ビジネス日本語講座 · Mar 4, 2026 · 10m

This episode examines the history of Japan’s internet side-hustle culture and explains how the 2010s produced what the speaker calls “the last men.” After the global financial crisis and the rise of smartphones and social media, many people began seeking freedom from traditional corporate careers. Online gurus promoted the idea that anyone could earn large incomes through simple methods. In reality, many participants ended up performing repetitive, low-value tasks while chasing the illusion of freedom. In the 2020s, however, audiences have become more skeptical. The episode argues that the…