Individualism is the pursuit of personal happiness and independence rather than collective goals or interests.
Individualism tends to decrease rates of conformity within cultures. In individualistic cultures, there is a greater emphasis on personal freedom, independence, and unique expression, which can lead to decreased pressure to conform to group norms.
Henry David Thoreau is a American writer and poet.Henry David Thoreau was not only a writer, he was a philosopher, a scientist, and an acclaimed transcendentalist.