The Panopticon

The Panopticon is essentially a prison like system that creates a sense of paranoia. The jail-like system is set up with a tall lighthouse type figure in the middle and the cells set in a circle around it. The Panopticon's light shines through the cells of each inmate all day everyday, creating a sense of unknown. The Prisoners have no idea if there is a guard there watching their every move, and have no idea when they are getting out. The rooms are set up to always be open and there is no way they could hid from the light on the panopticon. The system is brilliant because it forces a sense of control and respect over the prisoners or sadly drives them mentally insane. I agree with the idea of the panopticon because the fear of the unknown is a fear that all humans have and sadly is a great way to gain control and somewhat a sense of trust over each inmate. The downside it does not respect their mental health. I personally believe that is wrong because though gain respect their should be a sense of care when it comes to the well being of each inmate.