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Why do we judge people? || Acharya Prashant, with youth (2015)
Acharya Prashant
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Ego
Ignorance
Uncertainty
Knowledge
Conclusion
Wisdom
Insecurity
Life
Description

Acharya Prashant explains that the human tendency to reach quick conclusions stems from fear and insecurity. The ego, being inherently ignorant, cannot tolerate the admission of not knowing and thus feels a constant pressure to bring everything within its domain of knowledge. This leads individuals to form baseless opinions and use the expression "I know" frequently to maintain a facade of certainty. He points out that while the fool hates to admit ignorance, the wise person is comfortable remaining in uncertainty and can humbly accept not knowing. Acharya Prashant emphasizes that life is a continuous movement and a flow, rather than a final conclusion. He warns that seeking early conclusions is akin to killing life, as a conclusion represents an ending or death. He encourages living fully without the need to summarize or carry back specific lessons, suggesting that one is truly rich only when they remain empty-handed and free from the burden of conclusions.