These days, modern society reeks of panoptisism. It is constantly working, even when we do not want it to. ''...in which each individual is constantly located, examined...'' Everywhere we go, whatever we do, we are constantly been watched. CCTV cameras are a perfect example of this ''disciplinary mechanism''. Companies, busniesses, towns, and even homes use CCTV to assist in their protection, so the public know they're being watched which minimizes the chances of damage. They help prevent people from stealing, vandalizing and being a public menace as they feel as though they're being observed. ''He is seen, but he does not see.'' '...see constantly...recognize immediately.'' In some CCTV cases, the camera is not able to see everyone, therefore, there are some people who cannt be seen. Unfortunately for the public, they do not know when this is, and that's how panoptisism works. ''...to alter behaviour, to train or correct individuals.'' Panoptisism teaches us to train ourselves, to challenge us mentally into doing what's right.
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