Acharya Prashant explains that being human is defined by intelligence rather than just having a brain. He argues that living a life driven by biological programming and animalistic instincts, such as competitiveness and territoriality, is not worth living. He defines competition as a form of violence and a lack of intelligence, noting that animals are intensely competitive over food, territory, and mates. He challenges the audience to consider whether they will spend their time being driven by such programming or by true intelligence.