Yes, but its also the hardware. Intel can break into your files and everything else at will, so even if using open source and programming they can still landmine the platform. I agree with you about the programming - definitely. Work needs to be done on creating new software and platforms as well.

I think google is slowly taking over wordpress or at least trying to...through their analytics, fonts and others...I think wordpress is trying to standardize by employing their new Gutenberg page editor. There is no where to run, need individuals to start creating again.