Acharya Prashant explains that economic dependence is often a choice made by the ego to maintain its false identity and sense of security. He argues that the ego prioritizes its own survival over truth or freedom, often choosing slavery or suffering if it means the 'self' remains intact. He questions how a healthy, educated, and young individual can claim to be unable to earn a living in a growing economy, suggesting that such dependence is usually a trade-off for psychological security or social status. People often remain unemployed or dependent because they are unwilling to drop their internal psychological barriers, such as family pride, social standing, or specific conditions about the type of work they are willing to do.
