One of the core’s of #stupidindividualism is the fantasy that we, as individuals, can personally solve the most catastrophic problems. This mindset aligns with neoliberalism’s ideology, which denies the importance of collective action and reduces challenges to a personal responsibility. #Neoliberalism convinces us that our only role is as solitary actors. Instead of organizing or building solidarity, we’re told to “vote with our wallets” or “solve problems ourselves,” with consumers trying to recycle their way out of the #climatecrisis.
Why this benefits the nasty few, it isolates us, keeping us from organizing real challenge’s to power structures that push the current mess. It frames systemic failures as individual failings. If you’re underpaid or exploited, it’s not because the system is broken—it’s because you didn’t negotiate well enough or switch jobs fast enough. It turns political engagement into pointless and addictive consumer choice, where spending habits are treated as activism, ensuring the richest always win no matter what you think you are doing.
How this is reflected in our reality with #climatechaos, we’ve been told to recycle or reduce waste individually, but systemic corporate pollution and pro corporate regulation are the actual culprits.
With elections, unlimited campaign spending by the wealthy transforms democracy into a farce, where their financial “votes” drown out grassroots movements. With labour rights, workers are urged to negotiate alone with bosses rather than unionizing, perpetuating exploitation.
This path fosters disillusionment and helplessness, trapping us in a cycle of meaningless individual gestures when what’s needed are collective, systemic changes. It’s not just ineffective; it’s designed to keep the status quo intact. Breaking free means rejecting the “stupid” part of individualism and embracing solidarity, cooperation, and paths that prioritize shared well-being over personal mess.
Please lift your head from worshipping this aspect of the #deathcult
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