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Panopticom

Description:

Panopticom is a fictional term used to describe a hypothetical type of prison or institution designed by philosopher Jeremy Bentham. It refers to a circular building with a central observation tower from which the actions of inmates or occupants can be observed without them knowing when they are being watched.

Sample Sentences:

1. The panopticom was a groundbreaking concept in prison architecture.
2. As prisoners could never be certain if they were being watched, the panopticom caused constant self-surveillance.
3. The panopticom inspired many theories on surveillance and power dynamics in society.

For further reading on panopticom, you can check out these related books on Amazon to explore more:

• Discipline and Punish: The Birth of the Prison by Michel Foucault
• The Panopticon Writings by Jeremy Bentham and Miran Bozovic
• The Culture of Control: Crime and Social Order in Contemporary Society by David Garland