Perhaps the lower strata of the hierarchy experience nothing but downsides, whereas the top likely experiences minimal to none. This might be the point where narratives come into play to make the lower tiers believe the hierarchy is good for all.
It’s an easy way to stay organized, and being organized makes the whole operation, whatever it is that you’re trying to do, run better. It can be “good for all” when used properly as a tool, like in a representative democracy, and not as the entire system for society, like what I guess you were thinking of.
Perhaps the lower strata of the hierarchy experience nothing but downsides, whereas the top likely experiences minimal to none. This might be the point where narratives come into play to make the lower tiers believe the hierarchy is good for all.
It’s an easy way to stay organized, and being organized makes the whole operation, whatever it is that you’re trying to do, run better. It can be “good for all” when used properly as a tool, like in a representative democracy, and not as the entire system for society, like what I guess you were thinking of.