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A valid question arises: do citizens care as much as politics intervenes? During the 1968 protests, political engagement surged, fueled by Cold War tensions and an expansion of higher education, with leftist ideas symbolizing rebellion against the stifling status quo. Today, however, a contrasting individualism emerges, emphasizing personal well-being over collective responsibility, often championed by personal development gurus who advise focusing solely on one's destiny. This shift raises concerns: if society becomes fragmented into isolated units, what happens to collective destinies?