Überwachung 2.0 – Zwischen Kontrolle und Komfort

Abstract

Surveillance and control are fundamental social practices that sustain social stability, both in autocratic and in democratic societies. The issue explores the various dimensions of surveillance, privacy risks, and control connected with contemporary digital technologies. Historical and theoretical perspectives are examined, with a focus on Foucault's Panopticon model and new forms of digital surveillance, such as algorithmic methods steering consumer behavior and social media networks. New forms of (self-)surveillance through apps and social media, changes in societal attitudes concerning privacy, and the depiction of surveillance in films and TV series are further topics.