> I have had people working who don’t in the slightest understand how a filesystem works, so taking it a step further is impossible.

It's as if computer science, in terms of data structures and algorithms, isn't taught. Or, perhaps, isn't taught as being relevant.

As for lack of knowledge about filesystems: it might be contributed by mobile devices hiding real filesystems from users.

> the basics don’t make you feel productive, so they’re always skipped when possible.

Basics do make me feel productive. However, it seems bosses and businesses don't agree.

I fear the day basics can be automated away.