Acharya Prashant begins by distinguishing between science and technology, stating they are not in the same dimension, especially concerning the inner domain. He explains that science helps one learn the facts of the universe, including the human body and brain. This factual knowledge clears away superstitions and needless beliefs, which in turn improves the inner center from which a person operates. For example, a belief in racial supremacy is debunked by the scientific fact that there are hardly any physical differences between races and no such thing as a 'pure Aryan blood,' only different blood types. In this way, science challenges and purifies the egoistic center, helping human beings not just materially but also internally. The speaker notes that scientific backwardness leads to inner darkness and confusion, as seen in ancient man's superstitious reactions to natural phenomena like eclipses. To further his point, Acharya Prashant refers to the Upanishads, which emphasize the need for both 'Vidya' (knowledge of the self) and 'Avidya' (knowledge of the universe, or scientific knowledge). He highlights that the Upanishads boldly declare that a person with only scientific knowledge has an edge over one with only self-knowledge, and the truly liberated individual is one who possesses both. This underscores the importance of scientific knowledge for a complete human being. In contrast, technology is described as merely the application of science according to human convenience, need, or greed. While science purifies the inner self, technology is simply a toy or a slave in the hands of that self. The speaker uses the analogy of a monkey with a sword, which in modern times has become a monkey with an intercontinental missile. He argues that inwardly, humanity remains like monkeys, but technology has granted us immense, undeserved power that we cannot wield responsibly. Consequently, the speaker concludes that progress in technology alone is a matter of great concern and can be disastrous. For technology to be used constructively, the growth in wisdom must keep pace with technological advancement. He asserts that this is not happening, and as a result, humanity is causing immense destruction to the planet, evidenced by the ongoing sixth mass extinction. He states that inwardly we are still monkeys, but technology has given us huge power that we do not deserve and cannot responsibly wield.