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What is the significance of the phrase 'Come to pass'?
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It means to occur or happen.
According to Andrew Palmer, what is the 'sequencing risk' related to job disruptions?
Job disruptions might not coincide with the creation of new job opportunities, requiring a period of adjustment.
What unexpected challenges might arise due to job disruptions according to Andrew Palmer?
New jobs may not emerge as quickly as old ones disappear.
What did the four-day workweek trial in the UK suggest about work arrangements?
A move towards more flexible work arrangements.
What were some predictions made in the 1930s about the future of work?
Predictions about 'smell-o-vision' and a miracle pill curing all diseases.
What do experts emphasize about predicting the future of work?
Cautious consideration due to a history of inaccurate forecasts.
What potential impact of new technologies on work did Elon Musk discuss?
AI's impact on work.
What term means historical achievements or failures of someone or something?
Track record.
What is the definition of the idiom 'Crops up'?
Appears or emerges unexpectedly.
What term means to remove something undesirable?
'Get rid of.'
What term describes someone who expects a future filled with suffering and injustice?
Dystopian.
What did the outcome of the four-day workweek trial in the UK indicate?
92% of participating companies planned to continue with the shorter workweek due to its popularity.
What phrase means to be skeptical about the truth of something?
'Take something with a pinch of salt.'
Who expressed skepticism about predictions regarding reduced working hours?
Brendan Burchell, a University of Cambridge professor.
What was identified as a potential future trend for work arrangements post-COVID-19?
Increased remote work.
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