Most people live, whether physically or morally, in a very restricted circle. They make use of a very limited portion of the resources available to th

I am in concordance with the issue statement that most people live, whether physically or morally, in a very restricted circle and we tend not make full use of the resources given to us until we are confronted with problems or crisis. First, let us consider the first phrase of the author’s statement-- “Most people live, whether physically or morally, in a very restricted circle”. Restrictions and constraints are but a common component of human life. In terms of physical restrictions we are restricted by personal physical strength, which differs from person to person. We are also limited by our physical environment, in which we find ways to adapt to. Moral restrictions can refer to any number of things including social norms, written laws, etc.

Humans are creatures of habit and established beliefs. We create our world based on a framework that is fed to us by our society. We tend not to challenge or question the framework unless there is a need to do so. If the status quo is comfortable and serves our needs, there is no further need to tap on other resources. Take for example the country of Brunei. The nation is so rich that its citizens are not taxed. The government itself is sufficiently rich enough without needing to pull from the personal resources of its constituents. Similarly, this can be seen in the socio-political sphere of many countries. As an illustration, a nation that is ruled by a cruel dictator would see a need for an uprising of its people to make changes against a ruling that infringes on personal rights and freedom. A society that is content with their political landscape would not pool on their human and intellect resources to do so. Without that sense of urgency or crisis, people would not make use full use of their resources.

Likewise, on a personal scale, a person does not make full use of their resources until they face a problem or a crisis. “Fight of flight” is an excellent phrase to illustrate this point. The phrase indicates that a person would not use their full mental or physical capability until they are in a moment of great danger. A person being mugged in the back alleys of the city would fight her attacker as hard as he or she can to protect her life. A mother whose child is trapped in a burning building might suddenly find the courage to run in and save her child. Of course, a person need not only make full use of their resources during moments of danger. As mentioned above, we do not try to make changes or make full use of our resources unless we feel that there is a need for it. As an example, a person discontented with his poor uneducated lifestyle would want to change his or her situation by attempting to use the state resources to gain a scholarship to college.

In conclusion, we are living in a world that is confined by moral and physical restrictions. We do not make full use of the limited resources until we are confronted by the need for improvement or change, or unless in moments of danger. This can be seen on the larger framework of society, or on a personal scale.