The article discusses the decline of popular music bands from the late '90s and early 2000s compared to today's music scene, where solo artists dominate charts. It attributes this shift to a focus on individualism shaped by social media, which encourages self-promotion over collaboration. This focus on personal achievement fosters a competitive environment that can lead to isolation, negatively impacting teamwork and empathy. The notion of 'heroic individualism' is explored, emphasizing the benefits and drawbacks of pursuing success independently rather than through collaborative efforts.
The late '90s and early 2000s were dominated by iconic girl and boy bands. We couldn't get enough of them.
Younger generations are less interested in being part of a band where collaboration is vital and more attracted to the idea of going solo.
This individualistic approach separates us, places us against each other and doesn't nurture empathy for one another.
...personal achievement is paramount, often at the expense of collaboration.
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