Acharya Prashant begins by stating that we are badly messed up within. He explains that the world is a projection of the mind, and if the mind is not taken care of, the world will obviously be a messy place. When this messiness, this chaos, insanity, or disorder, is called the norm, then nothing comes as a shock, and one does not even want to discuss it. To treat a disease, one must first acknowledge it as a disease. He contrasts this with the Vedantic view, which tells us that Truth is our nature, Joy is our nature, Sat-Chit-Anand (Truth-Consciousness-Bliss) is our nature. Therefore, realization and understanding are our nature. In response to a question about the catastrophes threatening humanity, Acharya Prashant asserts that the way out is the way in. He explains that we are all messed up within, and this inner chaos is a catastrophic event in itself, even if its physical consequences like wars or climate catastrophe are not immediately visible. The fundamental principle of Vedanta is that the world is a projection of the mind. We are born with senses designed to look outwards, and our education and upbringing are founded on the flawed philosophy that happiness is obtained through external acquisitions. This creates a double whammy: we are born defective and raised in an insensitive way, leading us to be totally oblivious to the inner environment where we truly live. Our entire existence is within our own minds, yet our education does not address the self, identity, or liberation from suffering. When a disease becomes commonplace, it is no longer called a disease but is considered the norm, or natural. He gives examples of violence, exploitation, lust, greed, and possessiveness, which are often dismissed as natural. When someone points these out, people feel offended, judged, or shamed, rather than seeing it as a diagnosis. He contrasts this with how a physician's diagnosis is accepted. Regarding technology, he explains that it is merely science put to use to fulfill desires. Technology is a resource, and the user—the self, the mind, the ego—determines how it is used. If the user is in a healthy condition, the resource will be used for a healthy purpose; otherwise, it will be badly misused. Therefore, the issue is not with technology itself, but with the inner condition of the user.