Acharya Prashant addresses the issue of pseudoscience and the hesitation to question elders. He explains that liberty is not something granted by others; it is one's inner, inseparable nature. The problem is not a lack of liberty but a choice not to exercise it. This reluctance stems from fear or greed, as exercising liberty might have consequences that affect one's interests, a risk people are unwilling to take. The more honest expression, he suggests, should be, "I do not exercise my liberty," rather than, "I do not have that liberty." To challenge practices like consulting horoscopes or auspicious timings, the speaker suggests one can either speak up directly or expose the absurdity by participating fully. For example, if a horoscope is required for marriage, one should demand it for every significant life event, like hiring a driver or making a friend, as they also impact one's life. This approach highlights the inconsistency of such beliefs. He clarifies that what stops people from questioning is not the fear of authority itself, but the fear of losing privileges. Authority rules by tempting people with these privileges, and a lover of truth must be ready to let them go. Acharya Prashant emphasizes that questioning elders and teachers is crucial. A true elder would either answer the question or refrain from imposing their views. He contrasts the products of human inquiry, like science and technology, with belief systems like astrology, which have no material basis. He concludes that knowing is our nature, and therefore, inquiry is always the right action. Not inquiring is to be less than human, as all human progress is a product of inquiry, not of following authority blindly.