Human Nature is an idea that reveals all of the greatness and flaws of humanity. Often it is human nature to fight for superiority as an individual as well as subsequently caring for others instinctively. Many of the world’s most intelligent members of society have attempted to simplify the ideological structures of human nature with a shallow good-or-bad analysis. In the book Lord of the Flies written by William Golding, a group of boys ages 6 to 12 find themselves stranded on an island by themselves with no adults around. In Lord of The Flies Golding suggests competition for authority is always primary to cooperation for a common goal. This idea is supported by the article Scientists Probe Human Nature by Scientific American due to the balance between selfishness
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This idea is often revealed in many game shows or entertainment purposes such as Survivor. The article suggests that humans are instinctively concerned with the welfare of others until placed in a survival situation where they are forced to compete with one another for both superiority and survival. For example, the article says “selfishness and cooperation, defection and collaboration—have been brought to the public eye by game shows such as Survivor and the UK’s Golden Balls, which test the balance between selfishness and cooperation by pitting the strength of interpersonal bonds against the desire for large sums of money.” (Scientists Probe Human Nature) Although meant for entertainment, these survival like shows broadcasted throughout the world display a similar human behaviors to the ones that play out in Lord of The Flies. The idea of pitting the forces of selfishness against cooperation for a common goal demonstrate that human instincts force us to feel it is necessary to fight for superiority in an effort to make our own life’s value
This idea is often revealed in many game shows or entertainment purposes such as Survivor. The article suggests that humans are instinctively concerned with the welfare of others until placed in a survival situation where they are forced to compete with one another for both superiority and survival. For example, the article says “selfishness and cooperation, defection and collaboration—have been brought to the public eye by game shows such as Survivor and the UK’s Golden Balls, which test the balance between selfishness and cooperation by pitting the strength of interpersonal bonds against the desire for large sums of money.” (Scientists Probe Human Nature) Although meant for entertainment, these survival like shows broadcasted throughout the world display a similar human behaviors to the ones that play out in Lord of The Flies. The idea of pitting the forces of selfishness against cooperation for a common goal demonstrate that human instincts force us to feel it is necessary to fight for superiority in an effort to make our own life’s value