Acharya Prashant addresses concerns regarding Artificial Intelligence and its perceived threat to human consciousness. He explains that AI only replicates the mechanical and physical aspects of a human being, such as memory, voice, or physical appearance. He emphasizes that what is truly 'you' is that which cannot be duplicated, substituted, or transferred. Drawing from the Nirvan Shatakam, he advises individuals to discount everything they are not to realize their true nature, which remains untouched by technological advancements like cloning or memory downloads. Science and technology will continue to progress, but they cannot threaten the core of one's existence if one understands that they are not the replicable parts of themselves. Regarding the perception of liberated beings, Acharya Prashant clarifies that the ego often misinterprets their state based on its own distorted definitions of happiness and celebration. While the ego associates celebration with excitement and noise, a liberated person's joy may appear as seriousness or pensiveness to an observer. He explains that a liberated person may also project specific emotions, such as anger or sternness, based on the needs of the student or 'patient' they are helping. He concludes by quoting Guru Nanak to highlight that the ego can never truly grasp the mind of a liberated one; therefore, instead of judging the teacher, one should practice humility and reflect on their own internal state and requirements.
