Squid Game Analysis: Is SELFISHNESS Justified?

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Would love to hear your thoughts. We’d thought it’d be pretty interesting to cover Squid Game, and the psychology of it. Is being selfish ever justified? In Squid Game, survival means making ruthless choices—but does that make selfishness the right move? In this analysis, we dive into the psychology of self-preservation, morality, and the blurred lines between survival instinct and pure greed. Do extreme situations excuse selfish behavior, or do they simply reveal who we truly are? Let’s explore. Disclaimer: This video contains spoilers. This video is for informational and discussion purposes only and is not meant to replace professional advice. What do you think? Can selfishness ever be justified? Let us know in the comments! #squidgame #squidgame2 Writer: Dylan Swanepoel Script Editor & Manager: Kelly Soong Voice Over: Gabriel Miles Animator: Sun Biscuit YouTube Manager: Cindy Cheong References: Roux, C., Goldsmith, K., & Bonezzi, A. (2015). On the psychology of scarcity: When reminders of resource scarcity promote selfish (and generous) behavior. Journal of consumer research, 42(4), 615-631. Shure, M. B. (1968). Fairness, generosity, and selfishness: The naive psychology of children and young adults. Child Development, 875-886. Carlson, R. W., Adkins, C., Crockett, M. J., & Clark, M. S. (2022). Psychological selfishness. Perspectives on Psychological Science, 17(5), 1359-1380. Stebbins, R. A. (1981). The social psychology of selfishness. Canadian Review of Soc

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