The Hobbesian state of nature

The Hobbesian state of nature is a theoretical concept describing a situation where individuals live without any government or laws. In this state, there's no authority to regulate human actions, leading to a condition of constant competition, fear, and insecurity because everyone acts in their own self-interest. Hobbes believed that in such a state, life would be "solitary, poor, nasty, brutish, and short." To escape this chaos, people agree to establish a governing authority or social contract, surrendering some freedom for security and order.