Firefox and Safari solve that same issue (with reader view) without the need to destroy open web in the process.
Disclaimer: I'm a googler, my options are my own, I am not connected to the AMP project.
Bandwidth is a real problem in developing countries that I feel people are not taking seriously. I don't think you understand the difference AMP makes.
Seeing tuk-tuk drivers earning $20/day watching YouTube non-stop while waiting for fares is weird. They definitely aren't going to see a difference from AMP.