These are general posts that don’t fit into other categories.
A utopia is an imagined place that is perceived as perfect. Since humans are imperfect beings, a true utopia where everything is perfect is not feasible. Still, within the realm of perception, a utopic society would address all of the problems that plague our society and lead to all the Continue reading
Dystopia and utopia represent polar opposites in societal visions. A dystopia is characterized by oppression, inequality, and suffering, often governed by totalitarian regimes, environmental degradation, and societal decay. In contrast, a utopia embodies harmony, equality, and prosperity, with just governance, sustainable practices, and societal well-being. In most dystopian societies citizens Continue reading
Panopticism is described as a system in which the belief that we are being watched forces us to behave properly. This is a concept created by French philosopher, Michel Foucault based on the panopticon, created by English philosopher Jeremy Bentham to demonstrate how the concept of surveillance can alter the Continue reading
The Panopticon is represented in our society by the everlasting nature of the internet. The internet, in a way, sees all and remembers all. At all times, there is a chance that someone might record you and that image or video will live on forever on the internet. One is Continue reading
The Panopticon was an ideal prison where all prisoners are within view of the guards; however, the guards are not within view of the prisoners. This creates the illusion of being surveilled 24/7 by the prisoners. They never know when someone is watching, so they behave in a proper manner Continue reading
Pan is a concept introduced by Michael Foucault and what he describes it as individuals who regulate their behavior due to the perception of being watched or under constant surveillance. One way this has been embedded in our society is through social media and constant surveillance through technology. Many surveillance Continue reading
The idea of panopticism considers the fact that no one ever really knows when or if they are actually being watched, but they always act accordingly because they never know if they are being watched or not. One example of panopticism that pops out to me the most is the Continue reading
Honestly speaking, social media is not a private place at all. Once you create an account on any social media platform you are subjected to being hacked and all your information being stolen. I love social media, it helps people create a profit, you share with others what you do Continue reading
I believe that the best form of government that we should choose is a representative democracy. I believe we should choose this because, in a representative democracy, the elected officials are elected by the public so that means everyone gets a vote and a voice. Citizens are allowed to vote Continue reading
My utopia is a place where everything is at peace and everyone is at ease. My utopia has all my favorite music and all my favorite foods. I want my utopia to be total serenity and bad things don’t happen. I want everyone to be freed of debt and not Continue reading
