Sam PopowichThe discourse around "taking back control of computing even though that means learning how to do things yourself" was part of the UX discussion over a decade ago, when we were talking about the idea of friction. A completely frictionless UX, which vendors and private capital and walled gardens all pushed, was never a very good proposition, particularly in an academic [library] environment.
"What if friction is good tho" is a valid take - and I tend to hold it myself - but we have to be cognizant and aware of what kind of friction. I remember the backlash against peeled fruit being sold in grocery stores, until (or while) disability folks were saying they were a useful advance.
But all that means is that we need to have control over our own living situations, a control that - to tech people in global North and West might look newly in danger from e.g. Google - has been all-too-absent for most people.... well, forever.
One thing I appreciate about the various Marxist conceptions of revolution (with all their flaws) is that they usually want us to continue on the path of technologically improving our lives, but we have to be deliberate and careful about it, and we have to not leave anyone behind. And it can't be in the hands of a minority who want the world to burn until they can jet off to another planet.
The revolution will require breaking some eggs, yes, but it should not require the complete collapse of the standard of living.