The characteristics of transparent spaces are echoed in the transparent society created by security cameras. See the following links for more information.
Hamsphire Colllege Security Camera Controversy:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1AqvLGYR03I
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hampshire_College#Surveillance_Camera_Controversy
The Security Camera Players, a performace troupe in New York City:
http://www.notbored.org/the-scp.html
Time in the Shadows of Anonymity:
Against Surveillance, Transparency and Globalized Capitalism
A new film shot entirely with security cameras: http://www.look-themovie.com/
An interactive map of NYC that will show you how to get from one place to another without being caught on a security camera: http://www.appliedautonomy.com/isee.html
The image to the right is from the East Penitentiary in Philadelphia, modeled on Jeremy Bentham's Panopticon prison. Imagine this room with windows instead of glass. Would it be more secure? What is the difference between transparency and reflection, in terms of security?
