I can't predict if it would actually be better, and I fear you'll say it can't be realistically implemented, but I would suggest the nuclear option: a Manhattan

I can't predict if it would actually be better, and I fear you'll say it can't be realistically implemented, but I would suggest the nuclear option: a Manhattan Project level of R&D into decentralization. Problem is, those with the ability to make it happen are essentially the same people running the massive spy infrastructure while singing platitudes about privacy and security.