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The article discusses the experiences of Douglas Alexandre Santos, a sociologist who worked as a bicycle delivery person for iFood in São Paulo as part of his master's research, highlighting the dangerous working conditions faced by young, primarily black couriers who are pressured by algorithms to meet tight delivery deadlines, often at the expense of their safety and well-being, while also reflecting on the deeper social implications of their precarious labor conditions and identity. #GigEconomy #DeliverySafety #UrbanMobility #BR

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