I think pandemic attempted to reset the system but the elites realized that getting back would be harder. So they managed to pull back remote work and also now slowly force the people to go back at pre 2019 days. And worst thing is that it would just become harder to compete as well. I just don't understand how the retirement plans be in upcoming future when even young will starve and may come against old people.
I think we are seeing how the future looks, as even in the "developed" countries, youth crime is on the rise. This is driven largely by cultural change so far, but it is going to be layered with economic pain and lack of opportunity on top.