Acharya Prashant explains that the exploitation of animals and the environment stems from human beings living from an animal center rather than a human center. He asserts that humans are essentially animals equipped with intellect and technology, which makes them dangerous to both other species and themselves. This behavior is not merely speciesism but a general cruelty toward anything powerless, driven by greed, illusion, and ignorance. He emphasizes that compassion and sensitivity are not biological traits one is born with; they must be purposefully cultivated through the right kind of education.