The people who don't follow anyone follow power.
They follow power because they will interact most with the dominant system.
Discussion
Most people I know and myself follow independence. Having power over others or being under control are both odious things. We produce things, stay hidden from mainstream, have an above average income and pretend are quite poor because we give zero interest in social positioning. Our only position is by ourselves. Yes this is problematic because this society teaches that people have a position on the scale that can be easily inferred by clothes, cars, house and lavish lifestyle. Not one of my friends is interested in that. So that they means a part of the population very visible but nevertheless a minority.
Oh, I'm from a completely different world. That sounds comfy.
I'm in a working class environment.
Insurance and mortgage providers are sovereign in my world, pretty much controlling 60% of behaviour.