It's depressing that people think 25% of the workforce can be out of work for an indeterminate period of time without massive, potentially society-ending effects.
Specifically, I think that first world societies can afford to give 25% of the workforce a paid sabbatical without ceasing to exist. And I find it depressing that there are people who think this is a shock that rich societies cannot absorb.
Sure, it'll be painful. Taxes will have to go up afterwards, the retirement age might have to rise. But it's possible.
"Society" ending or "Socialism only for the rich" ending?