The Hypocrisy of Liquor Companies Social Responsibility or Marketing Ploy Acharya Prashant(2024)
Acharya Prashant
2024-12-10
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The Hypocrisy of Liquor Companies: Social Responsibility or Marketing Ploy? || Acharya Prashant (2024)
Video Information: 28.09.2024, Gita Samagam English, Greater Noida
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An IIT student expresses frustration with the corporate recruitment process, critiquing the hypocrisy of claims like promoting conviviality, economic development, and responsible drinking. They note the absence of critical questioning among peers who are focused solely on material gains like placements and opportunities.
Acharya Ji explains these claims as incomplete truths, comparing them to justifications for war that emphasize benefits while ignoring harms. He highlights the societal costs of alcohol, such as crimes and accidents, which are often overlooked. He attributes students' reluctance to question these narratives to societal conditioning that values material success and external validation over self-awareness and critical inquiry—a mindset that transcends education or status.
Acharya Ji also critiques the conformity of students, stating that the system prioritizes creating placement-ready individuals over fostering innovation and originality. He links this to a fear-driven culture in India that discourages questioning and creativity.
Encouraging a questioning attitude, Acharya Ji advocates rejecting societal dogmas, promoting authenticity, and valuing deeper understanding over superficial achievements.
🎧 Listen to Acharya Prashant on Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/show/2QmVEAAnsNE7Xs0MW0Li8Y?si=09fbcbc7c99c469b
Video Information: 28.09.2024, Gita Samagam English, Greater Noida
📋 Video Chapters
Description:
An IIT student expresses frustration with the corporate recruitment process, critiquing the hypocrisy of claims like promoting conviviality, economic development, and responsible drinking. They note the absence of critical questioning among peers who are focused solely on material gains like placements and opportunities.
Acharya Ji explains these claims as incomplete truths, comparing them to justifications for war that emphasize benefits while ignoring harms. He highlights the societal costs of alcohol, such as crimes and accidents, which are often overlooked. He attributes students' reluctance to question these narratives to societal conditioning that values material success and external validation over self-awareness and critical inquiry—a mindset that transcends education or status.
Acharya Ji also critiques the conformity of students, stating that the system prioritizes creating placement-ready individuals over fostering innovation and originality. He links this to a fear-driven culture in India that discourages questioning and creativity.
Encouraging a questioning attitude, Acharya Ji advocates rejecting societal dogmas, promoting authenticity, and valuing deeper understanding over superficial achievements.
🎧 Listen to Acharya Prashant on Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/show/2QmVEAAnsNE7Xs0MW0Li8Y?si=09fbcbc7c99c469b
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