Panopticism
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What Does Panopticism Mean?
- 全景监视主义
- 全景监控论
- 全视监控理论
Panopticism Pronunciation
/pænˈɒptɪsɪzəm/
Panopticism Definition
noun
Definition
A social theory that argues for the surveillance of the populace and the power dynamics involved in surveillance practices.
In ZH
一种社会理论，主张对公众进行监控及监控实践中涉及的权力动态。
How to Use Panopticism in a Sentence
- The concept of panopticism is often discussed in the context of modern surveillance technologies.
- In a panoptic society, individuals may alter their behavior due to the awareness of being watched.
- Foucault's discussion of panopticism highlights the relationship between power and knowledge.
- Many argue that panopticism has become a defining characteristic of the digital age.
- Critics of panopticism suggest that constant surveillance can lead to a loss of privacy.