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Originally Posted by Gayle
Sorry but absolutely no way could that be described as a panopticon. It's not outdoors, it's not on top of a hill, it's not encouraging people to look at the scenery and the final point that makes it most unlike a panopticon is that everyone seems to want it.   |
Noun1.panopticon - an area where everything is visible
area - a part of a structure having some specific characteristic or function; "the spacious cooking area provided plenty of room for servants"
saleroom,
salesroom,
showroom - an area where merchandise (such as cars) can be displayed; "in England a showroom is called a salesroom"
2.panopticon - a circular prison with cells distributed around a central surveillance station; proposed by Jeremy Bentham in 1791
prison,
prison house - a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment
It's definition is fairly wide ranging, and open to interpretation.
Tick-tock.
