So, your argument for continuing the current, unsustainable, unfair and in the long run suicidal economic model is that the most vulnerable - given the current economic system - would suffer?

To me it sounds like a perfect reason to rethink the current economic model.

It will also lead to less CO2 emissions.

Which will lead to an explosion of available labour, ready for hiring when things pick back up.

The issue is whether governments will step in to provide sufficient unemployment / welfare benefits to bridge the gap.

Hopefully this will lead to the realization that most labour is in fact useless, and a normalization of that fact would be an incredible step forward, which will enable us to increase our quality of life by working less while sparing the environment.

It probably won't happen.

Ahh yes, the benefits of mass unemployment and businesses shuttering!

Always look on the bright side of life!

https://youtu.be/SJUhlRoBL8M

There's the other extreme as well - being a cynic in all circumstances will leave you consistently feeling burnt out.

Cynicism is the most authentic character that one can take in these circumstances

Finally, a 24-hour work week.