This, Local-first Software [1], the Humane Web Manifesto [2], etc. make me optimistic that we're moving away from the era of "you are the product" dystopian enshittification to a more user-centric world. Here's hoping.

[1]: https://www.inkandswitch.com/essay/local-first/

[2]: https://humanewebmanifesto.com/

Indeed. And we can get inspired and involved in bringing about that better world.