Why isn't the unexamined life worth living, according to Socrates? How is this claim critical of the ruling powers of Athens?

In Plato's Apology, he claims about his mentor Socrates who said-

"The unexamined life is not worth living"

This clearly shows Socrates was more keen on improving his inner self and inner wisdom. He believed in questioning about humanitarian values and live a meaningful life.

Explanation:

Socrates was a philosopher with an unshaven look but had a deep understanding towards life and wisdom of virtues.

In Plato's Apology, he claims about his mentor Socrates who said-

"The unexamined life is not worth living"

This clearly shows Socrates was more keen on improving his inner self and inner wisdom. He believed in questioning about humanitarian values and live a meaningful life.

Socrates was convicted by Athens ruling powers of not following the religion as followed by others and he taught his own philosophies of rational thinking which was harmful for the Athenians.

Socrates was convicted and sentenced to death.