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It is one of the few professions where at least in theory you can create something that gets used by millions, with relatively few resources required. Few other professions are like this (being a celebrity, politician, power broker) and those require a lot more luck/work to get there.

It isn't "the tech scene". It is particularly programmers who suffer from that complex.

To be honest it is very peculiar and not something you find even in closely related areas, such as engineering.

Doctors sure do. But then again, saving life’s vs “connecting the world”

Teachers sare another example. I think many of us actually want to work for a bigger cause. Its just that the system is so to say rigged so that your attention flows in the direction of making money instead of trying to save the world. What doctor or teacher does teh best job? The one who only looks at the paycheck or someone who feels responsible?