Acharya Prashant explains that human poverty and starvation are not natural occurrences but the result of greed and the hoarding of resources by a small minority. He points out that more than 95% of the world's wealth is held by less than two percent of the population. Unlike animals and trees, which take only what they need and do not hoard for future generations, humans collect and save due to deep-seated insecurity. He notes that economists have found food shortages are often a distribution issue rather than a supply issue, as enough resources exist but do not reach everyone. This systemic failure is driven by the need for profit and fees, which ultimately flow into the pockets of a few individuals. Acharya Prashant further argues that these individuals prosper because the rest of society respects and worships them as corporate icons. He distinguishes between absolute poverty, where basic needs are unmet, and relative poverty, which is the psychological thirst to acquire more based on comparison with others. He concludes that while nature is inherently majestic and sufficient, human society creates a false sense of scarcity, telling individuals they will starve unless they focus on making a career.