History of Surveillance through Different Eras

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What is the name of the prison design proposed by Jeremy Bentham to represent the ever-watchful eye of authority?

panopticon

During which era did surveillance coincide with the establishment of ideals of social control and order?

Industrial Revolution and urban development

What technological advancements allowed surveillance to expand beyond all boundaries in the latter half of the 20th century and early 21st century?

digital technology and the World Wide Web

According to David Lyon, what major societal shift has occurred in terms of surveillance control?

<p>transition from state-controlled activity to corporations and people</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which century saw governments using radio and TV as tools for keeping a closer eye on their citizens?

<p>20th century</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the panopticon prison design symbolize?

<p>ever-watchful eye of authority</p> Signup and view all the answers

What historical development allowed surveillance to be conducted on a global scale?

<p>digital technology and the World Wide Web</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which philosopher proposed the concept of the panopticon as a means of surveillance?

<p>Jeremy Bentham</p> Signup and view all the answers

What characterized surveillance during ancient civilizations?

<p>simpler forms like patrolling marketplaces and watching city walls</p> Signup and view all the answers

What major technological advancement influenced surveillance in the latter half of the 20th century and early 21st century?

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Study Notes

  • Surveillance has evolved throughout history, from simple forms in ancient civilizations like patrolling marketplaces to more complex designs like Jeremy Bentham's panopticon prison during the Enlightenment.
  • The Industrial Revolution and urban development in the 19th century aligned with the establishment of social control ideals, leading to increased surveillance by governments.
  • Governments in the 20th century utilized new information dissemination tools like radio and TV to monitor citizens more closely.
  • The latter half of the 20th century and early 21st century saw a significant increase in surveillance due to the digital technology revolution and the rise of the World Wide Web.
  • David Lyon's historical analysis emphasizes a shift in surveillance from being primarily state-controlled to involving corporations and individuals, altering power dynamics within society.

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