Think you’re right about the lack of innovation being a big part of it. They’re still out there, waiting for someone to think of them.
Cyberspace is BIG. The options are wide open. For example, being part of one community project with no borders making something with long-lasting value, for example. (Cities!) Moving on to another you’re even better fitted-to. That you know you can look back at one day and be glad you were part of.