Not everyone should learn k8s. It is concerning to see people become desperate to learn to code so as to not be "left behind", this will likely lead to some very disenfranshised individuals in the future
Most AntiVirus vendors have something that resembles this in at some portion of their solution. It is often found in the web-protection side, which can easily be disabled if necessary.
At the same time, companies with a strong warchest are better prepared to weather the storm of an economic downturn and to afterwards, purchase valuable assets for pennies on the dollar.
Can you imagine having a bicycle made of casting iron with the technology of the past? Tetanus would be a problem, people wouldn't be able to have bicycles close to the ocean, it would be even dangerous if the person fell on the ground.
It certainly is amazing how people take for granted the marvels of current technology.
I guess the widely availability of free sources has skewed perspective on what is of value.