Panopticism, impartial spectator and digital technology

Panopticism is Michel Foucault’s term for the internalisation of surveillance and cultural control that closely linked to panopticon or architecture (associated with prisons) Jeremy Bentham during 18th 19th centuries. The purpose this article argue Adam Smith’s concept impartial spectator provides an alternative perspective internal may enhance moral development resistance oppressive forms control. For Smith, established through analogical imagination used self-observation prudent behaviour. its totalitarian behaviour specifically relevant in contemporary society because dominant role digital technology scandals have exposed media as participating surveillance, personae, artificial intelligence It will also be highlighted connected capitalism has infiltrated all domains society, from socio-personal relationships workplace.