A recent column by New York Times columnist David Brooks made a point and missed the point. I’m not a fan of his pseudo-philosophical musings, usually written in a thoughtful style but too often half-baked rationalization of conservatism without the MAGA nastiness.
(What a timely piece. This has been a theme of mine the past few weeks.)
Individualism and collectivism are not binary and mutually exclusive concepts. As a social creature, a human being cannot thrive without a supportive community, and a community cannot thrive without strong and healthy individuals. It’s a win win proposition. Or lose lose - which is precisely the downward spiral we are in.
(What a timely piece. This has been a theme of mine the past few weeks.)
Individualism and collectivism are not binary and mutually exclusive concepts. As a social creature, a human being cannot thrive without a supportive community, and a community cannot thrive without strong and healthy individuals. It’s a win win proposition. Or lose lose - which is precisely the downward spiral we are in.