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> Perhaps fortunately, this model has only ever been used in one real prison in Cuba I think the design is actually a lot more widespread that that. For examp
by nkurz 7y ago
> Perhaps fortunately, this model has only ever been used in one real prison in Cuba
I think the design is actually a lot more widespread that that. For example, some of today's hot new software companies like Bubble App are already experimenting with it:
"Good news! In response to your “concerns” about our current open-plan creative campus, we are pleased to announce our new building: a towering panopticon à la Jeremy Bentham’s eighteenth-century vision of utilitarian corporate efficiency!"
https://www.mcsweeneys.net/articles/our-open-plan-office-failed-so-were-moving-to-a-towering-panopticon https://www.mcsweeneys.net/articles/our-open-plan-office-fai...
https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=20946847 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=20946847
- tikhonj 7y agoI'm not sure if you meant this comment to be serious, but McSweeneys is a satire publication like The Onion, not an actual news source.
- FillardMillmore 7y agoEither way, I must say I appreciated the comment as I've never heard of this site before. Off topic but, just checked out their very seasonal article 'It's Decorative Gourd Season...' - absolutely hilarious! https://www.mcsweeneys.net/articles/its-decorative-gourd-season-motherfuckers https://www.mcsweeneys.net/articles/its-decorative-gourd-sea...
- tikhonj 7y agoMy favorite is "FAQ: The 'Snake Fight' Portion of your Thesis Defense". https://www.mcsweeneys.net/articles/faq-the-snake-fight-portion-of-your-thesis-defense https://www.mcsweeneys.net/articles/faq-the-snake-fight-port...