How Squid Game Mirrors Our Society — and What We Can Learn

A few weeks ago, I found myself revisiting Squid Game, the Netflix series that took the world by storm. At first glance, it’s easy to get caught up in the shocking twists, gruesome challenges, and relentless tension. But the more I thought about it, the more I realized how much the show had to say about the world we live in. It’s not just entertainment — it’s a mirror reflecting some of the harshest realities of society and human behavior.

As I discussed the series with friends and reflected on its deeper layers, I began to see valuable lessons woven into the story. Squid Game isn’t just about survival games — it’s about competition, desperation, trust, and the systems we all navigate in life. That’s when I decided to write this article, to unpack the insights I gained and share why this TV series is more than just a thriller.

Here’s a closer look at the lessons we can draw from Squid Game and how they resonate with our own experiences:

Extreme Competition Destroys Humanity

In Squid Game, competition is taken to the extreme. Players are forced into brutal contests where the stakes are life and death. The once-friendly contestants slowly turn against each other, showing how relentless competition can strip away empathy and humanity.

In Real Life:
While the stakes aren’t as high in our daily lives, hyper-competitive environments — whether in schools, workplaces, or society — can have…