Goody: Literacy = Individualism?

In the Goody article the idea that a literate culture = a more individualistic culture is presented. Goody argues that a society based solely on oral tradition lacks the ability to achieve any sort of individualism. However, in an earlier section of the article Goody discusses how the Ancient Greeks thought that great discussions of philosophy were only possible when done orally. In other words, it is impossible to achieve a high level of great philosophical debate through written word. In my opinion, philosophy cannot exist with individualism as a great debate features many differing opinions volleying back and forth. What do you make of Goody’s argument? Is a non-literate society really incapable of possessing some sort of individualism? Also, Goody suggests that individualism is present in a literate society because although there are many ideas that overlap the large amount of opinions and thoughts allows individualism to reign dominant. Thoughts on this portion of the discussion? Overall, which side of the argument do you consider yourself to be a part of? Do you believe that individualism is possible in both societies, in merely one society or not at all in either society?