The Big Brother
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The Big Brother
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This text explores the transition from authoritarian state surveillance, as envisioned by George Orwell, to a modern landscape where individuals voluntarily seek exposure in exchange for fame. The author utilizes the concept of the panopticon to describe how reality shows function as laboratories of psychological torture, using sensory deprivation and manipulation to generate sadistic entertainment. The work details tragic real-life consequences, citing cases of homicide and suicide linked to participants who could not withstand media pressure or public scrutiny. Furthermore, the analysis connects this television dynamic to the current use of social media and social credit systems, which permanently monitor human behavior. In short, the dossier argues that privacy has been sacrificed for the desire for acceptance, transforming social control into a dangerous spectacle of consumption.