I think this is better as a theory on HN than it would be in reality. There are plenty of engineers that are just as greedy, ruthless, and willing to do anythin

I think this is better as a theory on HN than it would be in reality. There are plenty of engineers that are just as greedy, ruthless, and willing to do anything for a profit as the current execs. I doubt a leadership team half comprised of engineers would be significantly better than a current one.