Acharya Prashant observes that modern education focuses exclusively on external objects, such as languages, history, mathematics, and technology, while completely neglecting the self. He points out that while students learn about the laws of physics, chemical formulas, and hardware, they are never taught about their own minds, hearts, or the fundamental question of who they are. This imbalance creates a tragedy where individuals possess sophisticated knowledge about objects like mobile phones but remain ignorant of the mind that uses them. Consequently, this lack of self-knowledge leads to the misuse of technology, resulting in gossip, restlessness, and global devastation. He further explains that an education system that ignores the human being leads to catastrophic consequences, including climate change and the potential for complete annihilation. Despite technological advancements and material comforts, humanity faces deep anguish and a realistic threat of extinction because it prioritizes resource generation over understanding the source of the mind. Acharya Prashant emphasizes that the ancient man, despite having no science, was in a less problematic situation than modern man. He concludes by asserting that self-education is a thousand times more valuable than all other forms of education combined, as it is the only way to address the internal restlessness and external destruction caused by outward-looking knowledge.