Acharya Prashant addresses the issue of violence against doctors, taking the recent incident in Kolkata as a starting point. He states that unfortunately, the value of life is low in every field in India. He connects this to the country's large population, explaining it as an evolutionary strategy where quantity is prioritized over quality. In such a scenario, the loss of a few lives does not become a major issue. He contrasts this with developed societies where, with fewer children, each life is valued more, and there is greater respect for the individual and their merit. He argues that in India, merit is not given the respect it deserves; instead, status, money, and tradition are valued more. He cites the example of Manjunath, an IIM alumnus murdered for his honesty, and points out that a local politician would receive more respect than a highly qualified doctor. This lack of respect for merit is a corollary of the emphasis on quantity over quality. He explains that for a predator, meat is just meat, regardless of its source. Similarly, when a man is conditioned to see a woman as an object of consumption, her achievements or intellect become irrelevant. He mentions that there are people who even abuse corpses. Acharya Prashant asserts that the philosophy of consumerism is the common root behind various forms of violence, including war, ecological destruction, and rape. The modern world teaches that one is born to consume, and happiness is derived from consumption. This mindset turns everything—animals, nature, and even people—into objects to be consumed. He points out that while the West also has a consumerist culture, it is tempered by robust systems and regulations. In India, this consumerist lust is present without the necessary checks and balances, leading to a situation where committing a crime and getting away with it is common. He also touches upon the regressive view within parts of the judiciary that denies the existence of marital rape, as a wife is seen as perpetually available for consumption. He concludes that while short-term solutions like strengthening laws and security are necessary, they are not enough. The long-term solution lies in a fundamental shift in our thinking, which must begin with education. The current education system, both in India and globally, is flawed because it is based on the philosophy of consumption. A new kind of education is needed that teaches the true purpose of life, moving away from the idea that we are born merely to consume. Until this core philosophy is changed, such horrific incidents will continue to occur, as the systems we create to protect women will be cleverly circumvented by those who see them as objects.