Thee is no “future of work”. And, simply suggesting that as an issue confirms your own bias -author.
There is “work”. Getting off your butt and putting in the time to keep yourself fed -—’CAUSE NO ONE OWES YOU ANYTHING!!
It always has been and always will be: work or starve. Any “safety net” you prattle on about is reserved exclusively for those that have been hit with an unearned (even from ignorance) tragedy. Lice, fleas and other vermin argue otherwise.
ROOT, HOG OR DIE
Gen Z were children brought up into this, so don't blame them. Their parents, grandparents and even great grandparents helped foster this.
As for "work or starve", the Welfare State is a direct, multi-trillion dollar rebuttal to that.