Jeremy Bentham's concept of the Panopticon highlights the pervasive nature of surveillance, reflecting how modern society experiences constant observation via technology. This phenomenon impacts not just behavior, as established in psychological studies, but also influences cognitive processes and mental health. Research reveals that being observed alters both overt actions and unconscious processing in the brain. The collective impact of this continuous surveillance raises significant concerns for mental well-being in a world marked by anonymity and relentless observation.
From the 1970s onward, studies showed how we change our overt behavior when we are watched to manage our reputation and social consequences.
Being watched doesn't just change our behavior; decades of research show it also infiltrates our mind to impact how we think.
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