We as humans were never intended to see the suffering of the entire world.  It's too big of a problem for us to solve.  Instead, like the well-known tale of the boy throwing the starfish back into the ocean, we are meant to see and to freely choose to help those who are suffering near us and thus the whole world is helped. Pushing off our personal responsibilities to the government only exacerbates and increases the number of the problems.

Today, like Ebenezer Scrooge from A Christmas Carol, many people turn a blind eye to the suffering occurring around them locally. They rely instead on some vague notion that they've paid their taxes and therefore solving these issues is now someone else's problem.  Oh, they will still march and protest for some popular cause related to something happening elsewhere on the planet, but that's as far as their altruism goes.  "Let the government fix it, that why we pay taxes" is their mantra.

The legacy of Existentialism on individualism endures. Its emphasis on authenticity, personal agency, and the quest for meaning continues to shape discussions about human identity, societal norms, and the role of the individual in a rapidly changing world. As modern societies navigate the complexities of existence, Existentialism's influence, whether ultimately positive or negative, underscores the ongoing importance of individual autonomy in the pursuit of truth

Moreover, the Romantic era was also marked by nationalism and a focus on collective identity in some regions, which can be seen as conflicting with certain individualist principles. While Romanticism did emphasize individualism in various ways, its impact on the true application of individualist principles is complex and multifaceted. Some aspects of Romanticism align with individualism, while others may not.