Great points. Yes, Maslow's Pyramid explains why different rational people will have different priorities. But, we are not all rational all the time. And, st

Great points. Yes, Maslow's Pyramid explains why different rational people will have different priorities. But, we are not all rational all the time. And, studying emotions & psychology are indeed full of answers & puzzles as well. It's good to see the discussions on HN diverge to an even more interesting point than the OP.