Whether a billionaire in the condo or a beggar on the street, both are equally subject to laws of the universe. This is true under both physical and mental platforms. That's the position of every human.
The so-called master and slave both "obey" the dictates of the universe.
For instance, you were given no choice about where/when and in what conditions
you were born. There is no choice on the matter of upbringing either. Upto an extent, no influence over the early education process as well.
You have zero control over most of your bodily and mental processes.
The body ages and disintegrates over time. And there's not much you can do about it.
And let's not get started about the mind.
Quick check: What's going to be your next thought? You have no idea what your next thought is going to be.
Given these indisputable indications at human helplessness (mostly), we still go on about all sorts of narratives about master, slave, freedom, equality, whatnot.
I recommend you read David Bohm's Thought as a System [1] to learn about what I am talking about in more depth. It may free you from some potentially problematic assumptions you make in your answer.
PS: It is important to differentiate action from understanding. More and more action doesn't clear up mental fog on its own (that is, more "contribution", will not automatically give more "clarity"). Bohm recommends "dialogue" as a way to cultivate insight (not that it always works, but there's some potential in it).
The so-called master and slave both "obey" the dictates of the universe.
For instance, you were given no choice about where/when and in what conditions you were born. There is no choice on the matter of upbringing either. Upto an extent, no influence over the early education process as well.
You have zero control over most of your bodily and mental processes.
The body ages and disintegrates over time. And there's not much you can do about it.
And let's not get started about the mind.
Quick check: What's going to be your next thought? You have no idea what your next thought is going to be.
Given these indisputable indications at human helplessness (mostly), we still go on about all sorts of narratives about master, slave, freedom, equality, whatnot.
I recommend you read David Bohm's Thought as a System [1] to learn about what I am talking about in more depth. It may free you from some potentially problematic assumptions you make in your answer.
[1]: https://www.amazon.com/Thought-as-System-Key-Ideas/dp/041511...
PS: It is important to differentiate action from understanding. More and more action doesn't clear up mental fog on its own (that is, more "contribution", will not automatically give more "clarity"). Bohm recommends "dialogue" as a way to cultivate insight (not that it always works, but there's some potential in it).