Panopticism: a social theory initially developed by French philosopher Michel Foucault in his book, Discipline and Punish. The intention of the prison design was to sanction all inmates in isolation, and permanent observation. A single guard from an elevated tower would hawk eye the prison cells for any suspicious activity throughout the entirety of the day. “Each individual in his/her place, is securely confined to a cell which he is seen from the front by the supervisor. He is seen, but does not see; he is the subject of information, never a subject in communication.” (Foucault 390) Jeremy Bentham presented the panopticon as a way for humans to monitor their selves through reasonable and humane enforcement; otherwise known as fear. Unfortunately,
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Not to be mistaken, National Security is one of the greatest blessings we have as Americans, and in order to remain an overseer of the global affairs we must have pioneering technological efforts. With that being noted, we, the people of the United States have relinquished a great deal of freedom. A Panoptic Prison Structure called, Great Britain once mandated the American Colonies live in their all-seeing prison of unfair tax and unfair treatment. “British Parliament passed the 1764 Currency Act, which forbade the colonies from issuing paper currency.” Colonists were being forced to pay their debts and taxes without any feasible way to do so. After undergoing this mistreatment for the next decade the Colonial Army decided to retaliate, and eventually earn their …show more content…
Instead we can talk about a general trend of “Panopticism” in the modern Western companionship. This happened in counterpart with the birth of so-designate bio politics, the will to superintendence a population’s way of cogitative and performance to a greater extent than in earlier times. We’ve experienced such radical change, not, because human nature has changed, but with the adoption of modernity comes with improved technology in conjunction with a faster information projection. In theory, we’re the prisoners being monitored continuously, without having realization that whatever we’re researching or watching is being recorded. Our Government has positioned itself towards Panopticism; using our own will to stay connected with each other against us. The Federal Government awaits in the tower; wielding the light of technology, brightening every one of our
Not to be mistaken, National Security is one of the greatest blessings we have as Americans, and in order to remain an overseer of the global affairs we must have pioneering technological efforts. With that being noted, we, the people of the United States have relinquished a great deal of freedom. A Panoptic Prison Structure called, Great Britain once mandated the American Colonies live in their all-seeing prison of unfair tax and unfair treatment. “British Parliament passed the 1764 Currency Act, which forbade the colonies from issuing paper currency.” Colonists were being forced to pay their debts and taxes without any feasible way to do so. After undergoing this mistreatment for the next decade the Colonial Army decided to retaliate, and eventually earn their …show more content…
Instead we can talk about a general trend of “Panopticism” in the modern Western companionship. This happened in counterpart with the birth of so-designate bio politics, the will to superintendence a population’s way of cogitative and performance to a greater extent than in earlier times. We’ve experienced such radical change, not, because human nature has changed, but with the adoption of modernity comes with improved technology in conjunction with a faster information projection. In theory, we’re the prisoners being monitored continuously, without having realization that whatever we’re researching or watching is being recorded. Our Government has positioned itself towards Panopticism; using our own will to stay connected with each other against us. The Federal Government awaits in the tower; wielding the light of technology, brightening every one of our