I'm currently thinking about why people are unable to take action in the face of uncertainty.

Many people have vague aspirations, such as "I want to be this" or "I want to do that."

However, there are times when they are able to actually take action and times when they are unable to.

The question I would like to ask here is the following.

■ Problem Awareness

What factors are truly necessary for people to make decisions about their actions?

Is the difference between being able to take action due to differences in the amount of information, knowledge, or ability, or is it some other factor?

I have the following hypothesis regarding this point:

■ Hypothesis (Tentative)

The main reason people are unable to take action is their inability to compare and judge the experiences of others in their own context.

More specifically, I believe that when people cannot compare the context in which other people's experiences were formed, that context, their current situation, and their aspirations, they become unable to take a decision.

My hypothesis is that reading success stories or personal accounts is not the problem, but rather that the inability to determine whether they apply to oneself is the cause of their inability to take action.

■ Questions for Opinion

I would like to hear your opinions on this hypothesis, focusing on the following points:

At what point do people feel they have made a decision?

When referring to the experiences of others, how much context is needed for them to recognize that they are comparable?

Do you think the reason people are unable to take action is due to a lack of information?

Or do you think it is due to the inability to apply the experience to one's own situation?

Does comparing the experiences of others provide reassurance in making decisions?

Or does it encourage people to postpone (avoid) decision-making?

■ Clarifying the purpose (important)

This question is not based on a specific product or solution.

We are looking for empirical, theoretical, and critical perspectives on the conditions under which people reach a state of "ability to make judgments."

We also welcome comments such as, "The premise itself is wrong," or "Another factor is more fundamental."