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Philosophize This!
Episode #187 ... How much freedom would you trade for security? (Foucault, Hobbes, Mill, Agamben)
Aug 31, 2023
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Prominent philosopher Foucault explores the trade-off between freedom and security in a surveillance state. The podcast delves into the potential benefits of surveillance, the value of privacy, and historical instances of sacrificing freedom. It also highlights the impact of technological advancements on privacy and the importance of informed voters in safeguarding freedom.
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- Institutions beyond the government, such as schools and hospitals, play a significant role in controlling behavior within a society.
- An all-encompassing surveillance state could potentially lead to unprecedented crime reduction and mitigate social problems like bribery and corruption.
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Foucault's Interest in Controlling Behavior
Foucault's work focused on understanding the various ways in which people's behavior is controlled within a society. He emphasized that behavior control goes beyond just the government's role and highlighted institutions like schools, factories, hospitals, and barracks as examples of where behavior is disciplined and normalized.
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