Some strive to understand it and share their understanding of the world with others. It is often a lonely path and those who take on this challenge should be celebrated whether or not great contributions stem from it. After-all, many great technologies you enjoy and use to 'enjoy your experience'derive from it. If everyone partied and enjoyed their experience, it is questionable whether we'd still be around as a human race. And lastly, some people enjoy their pursuits.

I think the enjoying the experience is the road less traveled. Most people I know live the 9-5 grind.