Acharya Prashant distinguishes between simplification and reductionism, noting that while ancient sages could condense vast wisdom into aphorisms, modern social media users often mistake their lack of perspective for precision. He argues that the brevity of a tweet does not represent a summary of deep knowledge but rather the entire expanse of a person's limited understanding. People are not being cryptic; they are simply displaying their littleness because they lack the depth to produce anything more substantial. He emphasizes that the freedom of expression is secondary to the freedom of mind, warning that when a narrow, confused, or bigoted mind is given a platform, it will cunningly present its ignorance as expertise. Acharya Prashant further explains that the respect for depth and wisdom has receded, replaced by a culture where loudmouths and 'wannabe experts' act as thought leaders. He points out that while a specialist's precision is a sign of mastery, scantily worded statements from the ignorant do not denote knowledge. This era is characterized by the rise of individuals who claim expertise on every topic, influencing even the fall of governments through the power of social media. He concludes that while social media has provided material benefits, it has caused significant damage by giving an undeservedly loud voice to worthless ideas, as ignorance is often more eager to shout than wisdom, which prefers silence.