How can resistance be useful and where can they be useful?

-- Resistance can be useful among the population of a repressive government.
Although it can be dangerous for those who resist, it can also exert pressure
against the regime to alter its repressive practices.

-- Resistance can also be useful in electronic circuits. "Lumped" components with
known numerical values of resistance are used to divide voltage, limit current, and
dissipate controlled amounts of electrical energy.