Acharya Prashant explains that the mind does not pursue useless things; rather, it runs toward things that have value for specific parts of our fragmented identity. He asserts that human beings are not a single entity but are composed of at least three distinct parts: the physical body, the ego or subtle mind, and the core self or Atman. The physical body has its own independent goals, such as food, sleep, and procreation, which it pursues mechanically regardless of spiritual or moral considerations. It acts like a 'foolish neighbor' that only understands basic biological needs and survival instincts.