Panopticism

Panopticism is a term, which I just learned through reading. Upon revealing this new term, further thoughts question modern day uses. The most common thing I can relate would be the use of public surveillance and subways.
In London, they have what is known as the "Ring of Steel." It is a system of surveillance cameras around London used with the intention of reducing crime rates. The roads these cameras are placed upon are small and narrow. They force travellers into more easily observable areas. There have even been use of temporary cameras in England.
In New York City, there is a system very smiliar to the "Ring of Steel." It is in Lower Manhattan. The city started to install surveillance to help prevent crime and terrorism. The subways though, are the tool in which the city keeps people better monitored. Of course the subways are meant to help alleviate traffic on the streets and highways, but by leading them into smaller more observable areas, they also achieve an easily observable crowd of people.

Sanitized Reality

In their view of Walt Disney's reality, the Salamones speak of how Disney created a new reality. One that was far cleaner and far more of a dream world, to be in place of reality. The constant kindness and goodness flowing from characters reflect the sanitization. They also speak of "Main Street." The fictitious community centers surrounding a city hall where the community activities form an epicenter for local life. Everything is cleaner, everything looks nicer, and everything makes a borderline attempt at replacing what you thought your youth was like. By imaging your own childhood shared such memories as a kind old jolly mayor that ventured about the Main Street speaking with the commonfolk.

In small towns, there are sometimes an unbelieveable amount of churches. Literally, you could find a different church every block. These small town congregations like to craft their own reality for their children and neighbors. They may keep their children from R rated movies, Halloween, and public schools. This desire to keep young ones sheltered results in a separate reality relevant to only those who create and those who experience it.