Acharya Prashant distinguishes between science and technology, noting that science helps individuals understand the facts of the universe and the human body. By removing superstitions and false beliefs, science clarifies and purifies the inner center from which a person operates. For instance, scientific facts about blood types debunk myths of racial supremacy, such as the concept of pure Aryan blood. Historically, a lack of scientific understanding led to inner darkness and harmful practices, such as human sacrifice during eclipses. Therefore, science is essential for human development as it provides the necessary knowledge of the external world. Referring to the Upanishads, Acharya Prashant explains the concepts of self-knowledge and knowledge of the universe. He states that one needs both to navigate life effectively. While science purifies the inner self, technology is merely a tool or a slave to human desires, greed, or convenience. Technology does not inherently improve a person; it follows the user's direction. If technological advancement outpaces the growth of wisdom, it becomes dangerous. He uses the analogy of a monkey with a sword to illustrate that giving immense power to those who lack wisdom leads to global destruction, environmental ruin, and mass extinction.