Acharya Prashant explains that the rise in various forms of extremism—whether political, religious, or social—is indicative of a central, common problem: a deep internal thirst or void within the human mind. He notes that extremes are visible everywhere today, from global temperatures and sea levels to flesh consumption and weaponized materials. These external extremes are linked to an unprecedented state of neurosis and mental disorder in humanity. Despite being more prosperous and knowledgeable than ever, the average person experiences unthinkable levels of anxiety because the focus remains entirely on external pursuits while the internal center remains hollow.