[jsnk]

Short term thinking? Yes. But individualism doesn't seem like the problem given China and India are more collectivist than most Western societies.

[lotsofpulp]

I think the commenter means that doing what's easiest or best for you at the expense of society (now or in the future). And it doesn't have to just be for yourself, it can be for your family or tribe over others, and it still has the same effect.