How about a third option? It’s not entirely about systems, or individual responsibility. Proaction by individuals (alone, in groups, collectively in organizations and societies) can make positive impact.

Here’s a piece about proaction in the domain of climate change.

This kind of behavior is the bedrock of sustainability

Being naive won’t work, defeatism won’t work, effort (even grit) alone won’t work without the right strategies, tactics, and adjustments along the way.

Here’s what can work:

Chasing Important Goals? Self-Regulation Outsmarts Willpower