> And the younger generation, having received access to gigabytes of RAM and storage, simply couldn't care less about being super lean and fast.

It's interesting I often attribute this to VCs and their desire for growth over efficiency (let alone profitability). I find myself having to reel in my desire to challenge myself to identify the most efficient way possible, even if it only saves a few dollars.

Never occurred to me it was generational and not related to VCs