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The reference to the stop light is interesting. The structural model of the panopticon need not even apply for the principles behind it to. I don't think I've e
by FillardMillmore 7y ago
The reference to the stop light is interesting. The structural model of the panopticon need not even apply for the principles behind it to. I don't think I've ever run a red at night, even when no one was around for this explicit reason. How could I be sure there were not traffic cameras around? How could I know there wasn't a cop sitting by, just out of sight, watching and waiting? Better to alter my behavior and play it safe.
- clairity 7y agoyes, that's the fundamental insight of foucault's model of micropower: that no one but you need be watching for power to change your behavior. the panopticon was essentially just a visual aid for that.