Well, to play Devil's Advocate, if someone is obsessed with an idea or an interest, they will devote a lot of energy to it even if there are no tangible rewards for doing so.
Dear Derpo,
"Truth is it's own reward".
~ Bagster
19 posted on 09/26/2021 3:33:02 PM PDT by bagster
("Even bad men love their mamas".)