Acharya Prashant explains that the popular concept of living in the moment is often misused by those acting out of ignorant desires to avoid responsibility for the future. He clarifies that living in the moment is actually a byproduct of Nishkam Karma, or desireless action, where one is so dedicated to a sacred or indispensable duty that the future becomes irrelevant. For the common person driven by desire, it is actually advisable to look at the future and consider the consequences of their actions rather than using spiritual phrases to justify mindless indulgence. True presence is the prerogative of one who has offered themselves to a higher truth or a holy battle, making them naturally indifferent to personal outcomes.