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Individualism.
I thought individualism and collectivism were more like cultural traits than a specific thing you could call a scam.
I agree that it’s a bit of a stretch. What I think they’re getting at is that individualism as it’s pushed by imperialist media creates the toxic environment that fosters the cultural traits that you’re referring to.