Take Aways From Class

Last class, we talked about the panopticon, synopticon, and their relation to the world today regarding the Internet and television. I took away a few interesting tidbits that I'll share with you here.

1. It is frightening how (like the panopticon) so few watch so many when it comes to the Internet. While some consider it empowering to the many, it is also mind-boggling how closely the many can be watched. But, most people should have no fear of being watched, because there may be no reason to watch them. 

2. I had never compared this type of structure to the plague in Europe before, but it really makes a great deal of sense. In fact, the same idea can be compared to many large group, collective happenings. Protests are an activity that often attempts to go against the few watching the many ideal. 

Got any other examples?