The Intersection of Panopticism and Social Media

Panopticism, a concept introduced by philosopher Michel Foucault, describes a disciplinary mechanism where individuals are under constant surveillance without their knowledge of when they are being watched. This idea was originally conceived in the context of physical institutions like prisons, where the architecture facilitated observation by a central authority. In Continue reading

The Panoptic Lens: Surveillance in Modern Society

In our increasingly digitized and interconnected world, the concept of panopticism, as discussed by philosopher Michel Foucault, finds new resonance in the proliferation of surveillance technologies. One prominent manifestation of panopticism in contemporary society is the widespread use of surveillance cameras in public spaces. These cameras, often positioned discreetly in Continue reading

Is Foucault Right?

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

Is Foucault right?

According to French philosopher Michel Foucault, panopticism is an internalization of control and surveillance that works as a disciplinary mechanism. Panopticism is the belief that one is always being watched, which leads people to control their actions by social norms and expectations even when there is no one in a position Continue reading