Acharya Prashant addresses the notion of 'freedom of choice' and the slogan 'my life, my rules,' which are often used by youngsters to rebel. He explains that when people talk about choice, they are usually referring to the options available in the external world, such as what to eat, what religion to follow, or whom to be with. The underlying philosophy is that as a free person, one should have the right to do as they please. However, he urges a deeper examination of this idea by shifting the focus from the 'choice' to the 'chooser.' The fundamental question to ask is, 'Is the chooser really free?' Acharya Prashant elaborates that true freedom for the chooser means being unencumbered by prejudices, the past, ideologies, and ignorance. Only a person with a clear, unburdened perspective can make a truly free choice. He argues that if the chooser is not free, then the 'freedom of choice' is merely a self-delusion. He describes the modern condition as a 'tyranny of the internal,' where the tyrant is not an external authority like a monarchy or the church, but rather the conditioned ego sitting within. This internal tyrant, composed of unknown and faceless masters, controls our choices and actions, making our claims of external freedom a farce. Therefore, the real battle for freedom must be fought internally, not externally. He asserts that this internal freedom is the most important and topical issue of our time and is achieved primarily through spiritual means. Spirituality provides the 'freedom of the chooser.' Once this internal freedom is attained, all external choices and actions will naturally be free, and no one will be able to suppress such a person. Conversely, without the freedom of the chooser, any external freedom of choice is of no avail, as one is merely feeling free while being controlled by an internal tyrant. Quoting Swami Vivekananda, he explains that the world is a reflection of oneself, and the 'blow' to uncover its secrets must be delivered to the internal walls of ignorance, not to the external world. This requires self-observation and a pause from mundane activities. The goal is to be able to observe oneself even in the midst of action, emotion, and decision-making.