Acharya Prashant addresses a question about conflict and hypocrisy in the world. He begins by labeling the notion of electric vehicles (EVs) being eco-friendly as propaganda and a lack of knowledge. He explains that the battery in an EV is an environmental disaster due to the rare elements used and the extensive soil excavation required. Furthermore, in countries like India where electricity is predominantly coal-fired, charging an EV is equivalent to burning coal. He suggests that once this information is widely known, the perceived moral superiority and ethical value attached to EVs will diminish. He encourages the use of propaganda and social media to disseminate the right information, as corporations selling these cars will not do so. Expanding on the theme of conflict, Acharya Prashant states that all conflicts, including wars, originate within the mind. When a war is already raging internally, enemies will necessarily appear externally. He connects this to the political landscape, noting that we have internally flustered, ignorant, hateful, and unfulfilled individuals in command of nuclear forces. Giving sophisticated tools to such people is extremely dangerous. Since most nuclear powers are democracies, the populace is responsible for electing these leaders. He asserts that people vote for leaders who reflect their own inner state; because there is darkness in our minds, we put dark people in positions of power. The ultimate solution, he proposes, is inner education and mass awareness that must arise from the grassroots. It is not a top-down solution but must begin with each individual. He emphasizes that knowledge, realization, and freedom are more valuable than anything else. He points out the precariousness of the world's situation, where emotionally unstable leaders command vast nuclear arsenals capable of destroying the planet multiple times over. He concludes by urging the youth to recognize their stake in the future, to use their voice through platforms like social media, and to stand up for what is right to make the planet worth living on.
