Greater is a matter of opinion. Many of the fundamental discoveries (perhaps excluding medicine) came from people obsessed with their field as an end in itself

Greater is a matter of opinion. Many of the fundamental discoveries (perhaps excluding medicine) came from people obsessed with their field as an end in itself rather than a means. Needing "this has a greater purpose in helping other people" outside validation to maintain interest is a bad sign that you have not found your calling, and it's a tendency I think our society indoctrinates women with to their detriment. The need to trade with others does influence what I build, but they aren't the reason I build.