Acharya Prashant explains that the fundamental purpose of education is the liberation of consciousness. He observes that while animals do not require education, humans need it to move from their initial state of ignorance toward a state of understanding and freedom. He argues that consciousness is bound by ignorance on two levels: ignorance of the self and ignorance of the world. Therefore, true education must integrate both worldly facts and the understanding of the one who perceives those facts. He critiques the current educational boards for being based on capitalism and consumerism, which lack spiritual depth. He further asserts that no field of study, whether science, history, or mathematics, is truly objective. He claims that scientific pursuits are often driven by the ego's desire for profit or utility, leading to destructive outcomes like nuclear weapons or environmental exploitation. He suggests that every subject should be taught by highlighting its subjective relevance to the student's life and ego. For example, history and geography should not just be collections of facts but should explain their significance to the human condition. He emphasizes that if a teacher cannot explain how a lesson contributes to a student's liberation, that education is incomplete. Acharya Prashant also critiques modern economics and medical science for being misaligned with the true needs of consciousness. He labels modern economics as "ego-economics" because it focuses solely on increasing production and consumption rather than the actual well-being of the individual. Similarly, he criticizes medical science for being entirely body-centric, often ignoring the ethical and spiritual implications of its practices. He concludes that the intent behind seeking knowledge is paramount; without a right intention focused on liberation, knowledge becomes a tool for exploitation and suffering.