Acharya Prashant addresses the root cause of environmental destruction and climate change, arguing that human concern for nature is often driven by selfishness rather than genuine compassion. He explains that people worry about climate change primarily because of how its consequences—such as economic loss, failing infrastructure, or personal discomfort—will affect them or their descendants. This 'consequentialism' is a form of egoism where the planet is viewed merely as a resource to be exploited. He critiques the common mindset that treats the Earth like a hotel rather than a home, where individuals believe they are temporary visitors who can 'check out' and move elsewhere, such as other planets or a supposed afterlife.
