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Man with nuclear energy is like monkey with a sword || Acharya Prashant, at BITS Pilani, Goa (2022)
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Nuclear Weapons
Democracy
Conflict
Ignorance
Mass Awareness
Political Leaders
World War
Responsibility
Description

Acharya Prashant highlights the precarious situation where politicians, often criticized for being corrupt or unstable, command massive nuclear stockpiles capable of destroying the planet multiple times over. He explains that a person with internal conflict will inevitably find or create external enemies, leading powerful nations to seek out wars when their military might feels suffocated. This global conflict is a direct reflection of the darkness and ignorance within the minds of the common people who elect these leaders. Acharya Prashant asserts that the only solution is mass awareness and a grassroots shift toward valuing knowledge, realization, and freedom. He warns the younger generation that they will inherit the consequences of this degradation and must take responsibility to prevent a global calamity, as traditional peace conferences often fail or even lead to further conflict.