I think it is reasonable to say the prevalence of smart phones with a better security model means that young people do not have the same skillset you possessed in general.
Add to this console gaming, and "view source" not working as well with the prevalence of optimised web frameworks, or the centralisation of compute services (you can't resedit Tinder or Snapchat and change what others experience); tinkering via tech is much much harder.
The creative types who want to have fun are off making innovative tiktok memes.
To help fix this, we need more open source apps with a "view source" button in the about tab taking you straight to GitHub with a "code now" button, to kill the app store in favour of sideloading apks from your local sneakernet, and an absolute buttload of Easter eggs.
https://www.fastcompany.com/90859083/gen-z-tech-skills-gap-d...
Add to this console gaming, and "view source" not working as well with the prevalence of optimised web frameworks, or the centralisation of compute services (you can't resedit Tinder or Snapchat and change what others experience); tinkering via tech is much much harder.
The creative types who want to have fun are off making innovative tiktok memes.
To help fix this, we need more open source apps with a "view source" button in the about tab taking you straight to GitHub with a "code now" button, to kill the app store in favour of sideloading apks from your local sneakernet, and an absolute buttload of Easter eggs.