This is one of the most insightful articles I came across on this topic.
I fully agree with all your points on keto as ketosis saved and transformed my life. I am on zero carb diet over a decade, extremer than the normal keto. Gluconeogenesis is a natural glucose generator for some of our organs needing it. Ketones are as effective as glucose for brain and even cleaner energy source for overall metabolism.
In fact I shared my relevant experience and thoughts in one of my recent articles and a few other articles in my Transhumanism publication on Medium.
Attaching the article reflecting my personal experience on staying in ketosis.