William Lee Adams

cultural critic for the BBC World Service

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“It seems to suggest that chasing money at any cost is dehumanizing. And when your humanity goes into violence, where is your moral compass?

Why is ‘Squid Game’ so popular? More people can relate to financial desperation of pandemic, says culture critic

“It seems to suggest that chasing money at any cost is dehumanizing. And when your humanity goes into violence, where is your moral compass?

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