Title: The Panopticon: Bentham’s Vision of Power and Control through Surveillance

Write a paper that answer ALL the following sub-questions: 
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Explain Bentham’s idea of a “panopticon” building, and link aspects of the architecture to the core functions envisioned by Bentham. Make sure to explain how his plan supports: A) The asymmetry of an inspector “seeing without being seen” and B) The creation of a “feeling of being watched” in the inhabitants. 
Bentham calls the panopticon an “engine” and says in the preface that it is “A new mode of obtaining power of mind over mind in a quantity hitherto without example”. How does this work? Explain how Bentham gets from surveillance (information) to power. Why is the panopticon seen as a machine of control? 
Now explain Bentham’s purposes and how he argues that this building can bring safety, efficiency and morally “good” behavior to prisons & other institutions such as schools. 
In the letter on schools Bentham also talks about how the panopticon can be used for experimentation. Describe & discuss this “laboratorium” function. How is this different from the core disciplinary function? 
Discuss the pro’s & cons of the panopticon:
Can safety, efficiency & “good behavior” justify a panoptic surveillance “machine”? Discuss some specific worries one might have – refer to Bentham’s own list in letter 21.
Lastly compare the panoptic principle to contemporary forms of surveillance:
Do you think that we in some ways are living in a society-wide panopticon today? Be specific and explain why/why not/in which respects/what is different (make reference to Zuboff’s chapter & United States of secrets documentary)
Assignment: 
Think about the topic and read the assignment task very carefully. 
Take notes. Brainstorm. What are you asked to do? Do you understand the text and the task? What are key points you what to make? What other sources do you need to read?