Acharya Prashant distinguishes between science and technology, noting that they operate in different dimensions regarding the inner self. Science is the pursuit of facts about the universe and the human body, which serves to clear superstitions and remove baseless beliefs. By challenging egoistic centers and purifying one's understanding, science helps human beings improve internally. He illustrates this by explaining how scientific facts about blood types debunk myths of racial supremacy. Historically, a lack of scientific knowledge led to inner darkness and harmful practices, such as human sacrifice, driven by a misunderstanding of natural phenomena like eclipses. Referencing the Upanishads, he explains the necessity of both self-knowledge and knowledge of the external world. Self-knowledge involves understanding one's thoughts, impulses, and relationships, while knowledge of the world, or scientific knowledge, is equally essential for liberation. He asserts that technology, unlike science, is merely the application of knowledge for personal convenience or greed. While science can elevate a person's character, technology remains a tool or a slave that can be dangerous if the user lacks wisdom. Acharya Prashant warns that technological progress without a corresponding growth in wisdom is disastrous. He uses the analogy of a monkey being handed an intercontinental missile to describe humanity's current state—possessing immense power without the responsibility to wield it. Because the rate of technological growth far outpaces the growth of human wisdom, the planet faces ecological ruin and a mass extinction phase. He concludes that for technology to be constructive, it must be guided by individuals who have attained both scientific understanding and deep self-knowledge.