Acharya Prashant addresses the prevalence of superstition and fake spiritual leaders on social media, explaining that their survival is rooted in the widespread ignorance of the masses. He argues that governments do not ban such activities because they rely on the same uneducated voter base to stay in power. He highlights a historical failure in India since 1947: the neglect of foundational education. While elite institutions like IITs and IIMs were established, they serve only a tiny fraction of the population, leaving the vast majority with poor-quality schooling or functional illiteracy. He critiques the official literacy standards, noting that merely being able to sign one's name does not constitute being educated. True education, according to Acharya Prashant, is the awakening of the capacity for independent and critical thinking, which he estimates is present in only about one percent of the population. He points out that even those with degrees often lack basic understanding or intellectual depth because the system encourages rote learning rather than genuine inquiry. He laments the low status of teachers in society and the lack of rigorous academic standards, such as the low passing marks that allow students to progress without mastery. He suggests that education should be universal, state-funded, and compulsory until the age of twenty-three, incorporating a broad curriculum of science, mathematics, philosophy, psychology, and literature to create well-rounded human beings. Acharya Prashant emphasizes that the degradation of education leads to societal ills like casteism, poor gender ratios, and a lack of nuance in political discourse. He observes a disturbing trend where 'ignorance' is celebrated as a style or 'swag,' while knowledge and sophistication are looked down upon. He concludes that the only way to transform India—and the world—is through a generation of truly educated individuals. By prioritizing the pursuit of knowledge and respecting the teacher and the scholar, society can naturally resolve issues in politics, religion, the economy, and culture.