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synopticon

in sociology, the reverse of a panopticon; a mechanism of power where many people watch through mass media those whose lives have a global dimension and power is perfectly hidden
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synopticon

Summary

synopticon is a sociological concept[1].

Key Facts

  • synopticon's instance of is recorded as sociological concept[2].
  • synopticon is the opposite of Panopticon[3].
  • synopticon's described by source is recorded as Encyclopedia of Communication[4].

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Definition and Type

synopticon's instance of is recorded as sociological concept[2]. synopticon is the opposite of Panopticon[3].

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  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [3] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.

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  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

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  1. 25d ago · Charp238 · 2026-09-09 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Opposite of → Panopticon
    Wikidata description → in sociology, the reverse of a panopticon; a mechanism of power where many peopl
    Instance of → sociological concept
    Imported from → —
    + 2 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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