Acharya Prashant explains that the lack of public outcry regarding severe air pollution in India is primarily because the consequences are not immediate. Since people do not die instantly from poor air quality, they perceive the threat as a distant problem, often prioritizing material wealth over their long-term health and basic human rights. He points out that neither the current education system nor traditional upbringing teaches individuals to value life or health correctly. Instead, society is conditioned to focus almost exclusively on the pursuit of money, leading to a culture where even unhealthy habits are celebrated as long as they align with tradition.