What does Facer imply by sayingThings are differ

What does Facer imply by saying"Things are different now"(Line 5,Para. 5)？

A.The possibility of another financial crisis like 1970s is slim.

B.There isn’t much talk of applying a four-day week.

C.Four-day week is vey likely to become popular.

D.There is no obstacle for the four-day week to be carried out.