Episode
Individualism is destroying the West
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- Jerm Warfare
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- Jun 25, 2026
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- 3682
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Summary
This is a topic that gets pushback from many folks who see themselves as 'conservative' or 'libertarian' or whatever. Their argument goes something like this: collectivism leads to communism, so individualism leads to capitalism or freedom. The problem is that they're making a rookie binary error. Life is a complex system — it's not a zero-sum game. Putting family before yourself, for example, is collectivism, since it focuses on a group rather than an individual. I certainly put my family first. Does that mean I'm endorsing communism? No. Richard Storey attempts to explain this.