Acharya Prashant explains that human beings are fundamentally similar to chemical molecules like H2O in their conditioning. He argues that what we perceive as free will or conscious choice is often a facade driven by chemical, physical, and social conditioning. Just as an oxygen molecule has no choice but to dissolve in water due to its chemical properties, human attractions and behaviors are largely preordained by hormones and evolutionary biology. He describes the human sense of agency as a form of vanity or hubris, noting that our decisions are frequently predetermined by our biological makeup and social indoctrination.
