>>11282743random anon here.
Well, at least for me, i think this way:
Everyone has a desire, a wish to do something, be it small or significant, so in the end, we are kind of slaves to our desires?
Because i don't think anyone in their right mind would do what they do without getting proper attention/recognition back.
For example, why would someone discuss politics over another, economy, and how to get rich, or how to learn something properly?
They do either for self-esteem or to achieve something farther, such as obtaining recognition for a better job, a better socializing environment, and so on.
Basicaly people do things because they believe it's a good idea, it makes them feel good, reassured, well, even if it includes stepping over someone else.
I guess that's us humans on the actual days, living of desires and copying the desires of others along the way.