The Mean Relative to Us

    The mean being relative to us was really an interesting topic discussed in class today. I found this subject matter to be intriguing, because though it is true, the human race does not seem to comprehend it. If people would just do what they are capable of, and were called to do, the universe would run much smoother.

     So many times we as humans want to compete with others, instead of just doing what we are supposed to do. Let's take, for instance, the example that was given in class. Some people get drunk from two beers, while for others that is just enough. It's not too little, and it's not too much. That goes to say if people would just figure out whom they are and what is right for them there would be less chaos.



     Think about this: if it was possible, and meant for, everyone to obtain a 4-year college degree and find work in corporate America, there would be no one to do the jobs that just required one to obtain a certification from trade school, such as plumbers, cosmetologist, etc. There would also be no one to hold the positions that require more education, such as, doctors, lawyers, etc. America needs all of these people to run properly.



     I guess someone would say, "What does all of that have to do with the mean as it relate to us?". Well, I said all of that to say this, most people want to be people of virtue, and one can only achieve that if they know their mean. The mean is the appropriate way of acting given our individual nature and situation. So what is defined a virtuous to me may not be the same for others. If we, America, as a whole would stop trying to be something we are not and work within our mean we would advance a lot more.