Yes, I also think the phenomenal adoption of computing is fundamentally a good thing as it unlocks new levels for society, at least in principle. In the short

Yes, I also think the phenomenal adoption of computing is fundamentally a good thing as it unlocks new levels for society, at least in principle. In the short term it triggered a race to a low-information, consumerist bottom in many respects (privacy invasion, addictive dark patterns, locked-down platforms, general enshittification etc.). But this state of affairs, while unfortunate and lamentably gross waste, does not feel terminal. It is very unfullfiling beyond superficial sugar rushes and essentially hostile to the user-product being exploited. Especially so for the talented people that itch to get their hands dirty. Informed and able minorities are what moves the needle, not dazed and confused masses. The history of (online) computing does not end here. It is still very early days.