Acharya Prashant addresses the mental health challenges faced by Generation Z, noting that while previous generations also suffered, they lacked the terminology and diagnostic tools available today. He explains that older generations relied on superstitious beliefs and religious norms as a psychological support system, which, although false, provided a sense of security. Modern education and science have dismantled these traditional supports, but they have been replaced by consumerism rather than truth. This shift has left the current generation feeling empty and purposeless, as material consumption fails to satisfy the inherent incompleteness of the human ego. He emphasizes that the youth are specifically targeted by industrial systems to consume, leading to a cycle of boredom and mental distress by the time they reach their mid-twenties. He argues that the only lasting solution to this existential void is Advaita Vedanta, which he defines as self-knowledge or the non-dual truth. He clarifies that while traditional religions often rely on easy-to-digest stories and beliefs that do not challenge the ego, Vedanta requires intellectual rigor and the willingness to dissolve one's false sense of self. This difficulty is why profound philosophies like Vedanta are less popular than simplistic religious narratives or consumerist trends. Acharya Prashant also critiques modern interpretations of freedom and feminism that prioritize fame, money, and superficial appearances over intellectual depth and self-inquiry. He concludes that true intelligence and maturity come from the capacity to understand deeply and live by correct logic, rather than following unexamined social or material trends.