From remote work becoming the new norm to the widespread adoption of mask-wearing, society has rapidly adapted to a new way of life. Mark Donfried, director of the Academy for Cultural Diplomacy, highlighted the transformative impact of remote work, particularly in challenging cultural norms and habits, as exemplified by the global response to COVID-19. Nadia Harris, founder of remoteworkadvocate.com, emphasised the advantages of remote work beyond flexibility and called for a global perspective to access talent pools and challenge biases. Lorraine Charles, co-founder of Na’amal, described the benefits of remote work for marginalised groups, such as refugees and people living in the Global South. Sarah Horowith, lawyer and founder of Freelancers Union, emphasised the importance of rethinking economic development with a mutualist perspective, highlighting the crucial role of local communities in promoting solidarity, sustainable economic exchange, and self-organisation.