The opposite is also frequently true, perhaps even for the very same people: being in a position of authority is also a reliable fix for akrasia. Common examples: “I have a kid now, my family relies on me”, “my community is depending on me”, “my employees need me to make the best decision for the company”.
Even in the example given, almost every officer in the military has both superiors and direct reports.
I wasn’t quite happy with the OPs phrasing it in terms of dom/sub dynamics, but couldn’t quite put a finger on it—I think your point that it’s more about social expectations and connections in general captures it pretty well!
The opposite is also frequently true, perhaps even for the very same people: being in a position of authority is also a reliable fix for akrasia. Common examples: “I have a kid now, my family relies on me”, “my community is depending on me”, “my employees need me to make the best decision for the company”.
Even in the example given, almost every officer in the military has both superiors and direct reports.
I wasn’t quite happy with the OPs phrasing it in terms of dom/sub dynamics, but couldn’t quite put a finger on it—I think your point that it’s more about social expectations and connections in general captures it pretty well!