An Analysis of Thomas Hobbes's Doctrine of Nature in Squid Game

'Squid Game' is a globally renowned TV series, depicting a competition among 456 players who engage in six seemingly straightforward yet perilous games. Ultimately, one emerges as the victor, claiming the grand prize. The significance of this game lies in the fact that the other players lose their lives during the process of these six games. This constant struggle between life and death prompts the players to provide a sincere narrative of human competition, primarily reminiscent of human behavior in the state of nature. The unfolding of the story in the series aligns more closely with Thomas Hobbes's depiction of the state of nature rather than John Locke's optimistic view of human nature. Consequently, one can observe the influence of information asymmetry in the social contract and the role of ignorance and unawareness among the players in these games.