I can't predict if it would actually be better, and I fear you'll say it can't be realistically implemented, but I would suggest the nuclear option: a Manhattan Project level of R&D into decentralization.
Problem is, those with the ability to make it happen are essentially the same people running the massive spy infrastructure while singing platitudes about privacy and security.
Problem is, those with the ability to make it happen are essentially the same people running the massive spy infrastructure while singing platitudes about privacy and security.