Beauregard warns that hyper-individualism threatens Western cohesion
Étienne-Alexandre Beauregard argues that prioritizing individualism and multiculturalism is eroding Western society, and that Generation Z may push back.
In a recent podcast, Étienne-Alexandre Beauregard contends that decades of emphasis on hyper-individualism and multiculturalism have weakened communal bonds in the West. He links this trend to the desocialization of younger people and an over-focus on immigration, which he says fuels a growing backlash. Beauregard suggests that Generation Z is emerging as the cohort most eager to restore collective identity. His comments are drawn from his new book, “Anti-Civilization: The Collapse of Society and the Case for the Common Good.” The discussion was recorded on August 19, 2026.
Why it matters
The view challenges prevailing cultural narratives and suggests a shift toward collective values could reshape Western societies.
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