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What is the name of the prison design proposed by Jeremy Bentham to represent the ever-watchful eye of authority?
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?
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?
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?
According to David Lyon, what major societal shift has occurred in terms of surveillance control?
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Which century saw governments using radio and TV as tools for keeping a closer eye on their citizens?
Which century saw governments using radio and TV as tools for keeping a closer eye on their citizens?
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What does the panopticon prison design symbolize?
What does the panopticon prison design symbolize?
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What historical development allowed surveillance to be conducted on a global scale?
What historical development allowed surveillance to be conducted on a global scale?
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Which philosopher proposed the concept of the panopticon as a means of surveillance?
Which philosopher proposed the concept of the panopticon as a means of surveillance?
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What characterized surveillance during ancient civilizations?
What characterized surveillance during ancient civilizations?
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What major technological advancement influenced surveillance in the latter half of the 20th century and early 21st century?
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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Explore the evolution of surveillance practices from ancient civilizations to the Enlightenment period, including the concept of the panopticon prison design. Delve into how surveillance methods transformed over time and their implications on society.
