Panoptic surveillance

Definition

Panoptic surveillance is a form of constant, comprehensive monitoring in which the observation posts are invisible to those being watched. It emphasizes a power dynamic where the many are observed by the few without an explicit awareness or consent from those under surveillance.

Related terms

Big Brother: A metaphorical figure representing the face of an authoritarian regime that practices extensive surveillance and control over its citizens.

Social Media Monitoring: The practice of tracking users' activities and interactions on platforms like Facebook and Twitter to gather data for various purposes, including marketing and surveillance.

Foucault's Panopticism: A concept developed by philosopher Michel Foucault that describes how panoptic principles can be applied to discipline society through unseen surveillance, shaping behaviors and establishing power dynamics