Acharya Prashant distinguishes between science and technology, explaining that science helps individuals understand the facts of the universe and the human body, which in turn clears superstitions and needless beliefs. He notes that science purifies the inner center from which a person operates by challenging egoistic beliefs, such as racial supremacy. He emphasizes that backwardness in science leads to inner darkness and confusion, citing historical examples where a lack of scientific understanding led to harmful practices like human sacrifice. He references the Upanishads, stating that one needs both Vidya (self-knowledge) and Avidya (knowledge of the external universe) to be a complete human being. In contrast, Acharya Prashant describes technology as the application of science based on human convenience, greed, or interest. He argues that while science can improve and pull a person upward, technology is merely a tool or a 'slave' in the hands of the user. He warns that technology in the hands of those lacking wisdom and self-knowledge is extremely dangerous and can lead to global disaster. He uses the analogy of a monkey with a sword to illustrate how humanity possesses immense technological power without the maturity to wield it responsibly. Finally, he asserts that for technology to be constructive, the growth of wisdom must keep pace with technological advancement. He observes that currently, the rate of technological growth far exceeds the growth of human wisdom, leading to environmental destruction and the sixth mass extinction. He concludes that without spiritual and scientific maturity, the power provided by technology will continue to be used to ruin the planet and the human species.