The brain of Theguardian "journalists" has also halved in the last 13 years, post Snowden, so it must be something going on. Glyphosate effects maybe ? /s
Linux also has a ton of bloat. Configuring your own kernel has become an exercise in frustration because documentation is worse "There is no help for this kernel option" and a lot of things are enabled "by default".
Be a good citizen. Scan your neighbour's messages today. If you see, hear or feel something suspicious, please fill the AI assisted online form. Think about the future of your children and about your security. We all must protect democracy.
That's what i learned in a big company.