An enlightening article, Thank you for your consideration and perspective.
Being new here, on Steemit, to blockchain or to any social media your post is an eye opener and reality check.
I was originally attracted to Steemit for it's value for original and creative input and so, I still am.
Being a life-long Artist/Musician/Jeweler I saw the blockchain as a form of copyright/proof of work performed and; date creation, or time of revealing, remaining in perpetuity on the blockchain.
From an altruistic perspective, I envision Steemit, as a vehicle to move Steemians, who are already coming from a value and creative based level to what, I call high culture. Focused with intent for The greater good and on an obviously alternative path, away from pop-culture social media and towards community. ( common unity)