Very nice topic. Hive is also a mission. When platforms like facebook and google shows the downsides of centralization, Hive is a solution of fair chances. Hive is creating a symetry between peoples chances to grow, contribute and be contributed. As you wrote you can relate to Hive in several ways due to the many qualities of this idea and implementation and above all the community.
I see Hive both as a hobby and investment. But I believe in this investment because I love Hives vision and mission - to be transparent, fair, share value, enrich and grow people all over the world, uncesored freedom, governed by community values.

Thank you so much for this post.