The NSA's ability to tap phone lines and review our email is a form of surveillance that Foucault would argue is part of __________.
A) the modern-day Panopticon
B) the process of globalization
C) intersectionality
D) a modern form of punishment

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Foucault's concept of the Panopticon is a prison design that allows a single guard to observe all prisoners without being seen by them, creating a sense of constant surveillance and control. He believed the modern-day Panopticon is a metaphorical concept that refers to the way in which modern society uses surveillance to maintain control over individuals. The NSA's ability to monitor our communications, without us knowing when we are being watched, is a prime example of this type of surveillance.

The NSA's Ability to Tap Phone Lines and Review Our