The problem with temporary patch-arounds is that they become permanent. They also increase the complexity of the software, make it harder to fix, maintain, and slower to run. It ends up costing something. Two examples, Y2K did not go as smoothly as it appeared to. Oddly both problems are persisting, almost chronic, and the costs continue to mount.
Someone pays that cost.
Meanwhile the stock market has resumed its climb for the sky. I've been cringing every day, wondering if this will be it. I don't have any expertise with the stock market, investing, or economics. I'm claiming cluelessness on this one. While I expect a crash and have cashed out of the market, I do not know what will happen.