individualism

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And even if rugged individualism was his brand, he still existed in a world that defined him and which is largely left on the margins here.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

So I’ll leave us with a bit of his advice for the future: “Be agents of communion, capable of breaking down the logic of division and polarization, of individualism and egocentrism.”

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 28, 2025

Researchers say the trend is part of a broader move toward individualism among urban professionals, particularly women.

From Barron's • Dec. 27, 2025

Americans have historically been hyperfocused on individualism, which can make community-oriented thinking difficult.

From Salon • Sep. 16, 2025

The country that scores highest on the individualism end of that scale is the United States.

From "Outliers" by Malcolm Gladwell