Acharya Prashant addresses a question about the modern trend of avoiding "toxicity" and seeking only "good vibes," contrasting it with Kabir Saheb's advice to keep critics close. He begins by defining toxicity as that which is poisonous, and poison as anything that is anti-life. To understand what is toxic, one must first understand what life is. He explains that there are two kinds of life. The first is the physical, natural life, which is bound by nature and its programming. The goals of this life are consumption, pleasure, happiness, security, and continuity. For a person living this kind of life, anything that obstructs these goals is considered toxic. Therefore, someone who speaks a deep truth that disturbs their blind pursuit of pleasure will be labeled as toxic. The second, deeper kind of life is one of understanding, consciousness, and freedom. A person is truly alive only when they are understanding life. For such a person, anything that pollutes their consciousness, puts them in bondage, or lowers their awareness is toxic. This includes things that might seem positive, such as emotional entanglements, greed, or anything that makes one more body-conscious. The speaker critiques the modern obsession with positivity, stating that it is often a desire to remain in the unconscious slumber of fulfilling desires. For an unconscious person living a false life, the truth will appear toxic. The more one is attached to this programmed life, the more they will label truth-tellers as toxic. He clarifies that the truly toxic person is not the critic who speaks the truth, but the one who enslaves you with sweet words, emotions, and greed. The most toxic people are often those who appear sweet and positive, like lovers who make you more body-conscious. He points out that modern society, with its external comforts provided by science, technology, and the economy, has allowed the ego to feel like a superman. However, internally, man remains a whimpering animal, full of fear and desire. These external comforts hide our inner turmoil, and we label anyone who exposes this inner mess as toxic or negative. The speaker concludes that we need people who are inquisitive, not just positive or negative. An inquisitive person is one who wants to understand who they are, what life is, and which path is worth walking.