Acharya Prashant explains that Vedanta investigates the human mind, which is fundamentally characterized by a desire for liberation yet remains habituated to various bondages. He notes that human consciousness is often at odds with its own welfare, as the mind is easily attracted to pomp, sexuality, and illusions while requiring deliberate effort and discipline to move toward knowledge and truth. This inherent tendency of the mind to seek social attention and entertainment explains the current state of social media, where the desire for recognition and the avoidance of truth lead to the rapid spread of mischief and falseness.