Absolutely, true freedom starts with the individual—free from fear, ignorance, and manipulation, whether by money, culture, or propaganda. A society of obedient drones isn’t free; it’s just a prettier cage. Real collective freedom comes when everyone can think and choose independently, not just echo the same script.

The problem is that most people can't be free because they don't realize they aren't at all. There are always a few who struggle, and the rest not only don't help them, but hinder them. Things always get better, but those who fight do so against the system and against the rest of the people trying to stop them.