Proliferating individualism fragments society into a kaleidoscope of perspectives, each seeking recognition and power—high seats at the communal table.
This quest for validation raises a poignant question: Why isn’t the mere existence of one’s truth sufficient? The drive to propagate personal truths reflects a deeper yearning for validation through communal resonance, a gathering of kindred spirits (or coercive group persuasion.) The problem forms from inversion, where communal truth feeds validation without personal truth.
The fundamental human desire is not just "to be" but "to be affirmed" and influential within a collective: individual authenticity need not be bound to communal legitimacy, but the absence of genuine self-expression often leads to seeking validation through societal echo.
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