Acharya Prashant addresses the question of why we fear uncertainty in life by first questioning what is truly uncertain. He explains that the fundamental aspects of existence—the world being of three qualities (gunas), the cycle of birth, life, and death—are all certain. The problem, he states, lies with the ego. Because the ego is inherently false and non-existent, it is deeply afraid and seeks something certain to hold onto for its survival. It tries to create a secure, certain corner for itself, and in relation to this self-created corner, everything else appears uncertain. The speaker argues that the desire for a pre-planned, certain life stems from an inability to remain balanced and healthy in every situation. This inability arises because one identifies with the ego, which he calls a lie. A lie, by its nature, can only remain valid under specific, controlled, and artificial circumstances. If these circumstances change, the lie is exposed and shatters. Therefore, the ego constantly works to maintain these artificial conditions to protect itself. This is the root of the fear of uncertainty—the fear that the conditions supporting the false self will collapse. He illustrates this with the example of a person whose sense of respectability depends on others' opinions. Such a person will try to control their environment to always receive validation, fearing situations where they might be dishonored. In contrast, a self-realized individual, who is honorable in their own eyes and has transcended external validation, does not need to control circumstances. Their honor is intrinsic and cannot be diminished by external events, making them fearless. The speaker compares the ego to ice in a freezer during a hot summer; it can only exist in the artificial, controlled environment of the freezer. Once exposed to the open air, it melts, revealing its temporary and artificial nature. Similarly, the ego is insecure because it is not eternal. The solution, he concludes, is to demand less security and fewer special arrangements, and to cultivate an inner equanimity that remains unshaken regardless of external circumstances.