I prefer balance of both. Both suck bad in their extremes. Too bad humans generally fail in following the golden middle paths... Too much of individualism leads people to become really selfish and self-centered and neglect even their loved ones. Too much of collectivism leads into mass stupidity, intolerance and ignorance. Collectivinism chokes individual creativity because it's danger to the shared collective values that everyone is supposed to have. In collectivenism everyone is supposed to behave like the pack: believe same, share same values, look same etc. and if someone refuses to it might cause violent reactions (religious intolerance, nationalistic chauvinism, honour killings etc.) The good points about collectivinism is the tight knit groups that support each other that is if you share their values and give up your individual freedom. Collectivinism is simple-minded human's paradise (everything is decided for you!) and intelligent one's hell.

Individualism is the one side versus its opposite, collectivism, that is the degree to which individuals are integrated into groups. On the individualist side we find societies in which the ties between individuals are loose: everyone is expected to look after him/herself and his/her immediate family. On the collectivist side, we find societies in which people from birth onwards are integrated into strong, cohesive in-groups, often extended families (with uncles, aunts and grandparents) which continue protecting them in exchange for unquestioning loyalty. We need a balance of both.

First of all, individualism results in all sorts of "beasts shouting 'I my me...' at the center of the world", which is a rather disgusting and pitiful sight. However, I'm well aware that I personally am not strong enough to just discard the ego like that. (The less said about the animal aspect the better). Thus, for the time being, the verdict is—— both are equally as bad.

Indivudalism, I think is suit for me. I am a graduate student of Beijing university and I am doing a difficult research with senior of our lab. Yet, all the research achievements which we have done together were attributed to himself.It's unfair to me.

I am an individual, and seek to be governed as one, and also seek to be governed as little as possible. Collectivism is for ants.