It is possible, but sadly the alternative is easier.

I disagree. It is always easier to make the world a more peaceful, happy place, always.

wondering if you have a chance to support your opinion with any evidence or data points?

You have to have a moral compass and enough humanity to tell the difference.

This hypothesis is why I created the NOVC alliance[0] and am committed to building my product without the enshittification pressure inherent to the structure of VC funding.

We currently only have 2 members, but you have to start somewhere. If you want to build products that aren't user hostile please consider signing the pledge.

[0] https://novc.fyi