The story reveals that people most times develop strong ties with their traditions and become resistant to change. The people were constantly reminded by Mr. Summers to change the box. They were unwilling to take action to change the box and this resulted in an intense damage to the black box.
It got splintered and shabby and the inner wood color was revealed. All of these happened because they were so attached to the black box which held their secrets.
we can try to limit the amount of gas usage, especially in diesels and bigger trucks like that. also, trying to get all people up to a good education in school