I understand that “normal” is a confusing term by nature and isn’t the same as “natural”. The norm is pretty much what we can observe (plus bias), which might be natural or not (plus bias).

Here, i suppose it’s just a shortest way of saying “I think it doesn’t have to be this way”.

Very important point, i think many people are mislead by the word “open”. Is there any “open source model” around?

The zillion dollar question. The control freaks do their job and have lots of power, but on the other hand the diversity of responses is immense. Things change: it’s evolution. Be smart, adapt, and don’t forget that a better tomorrow for each and all is possible, day after day.