Blog Summary:
This essay explores the Frankenstein Arctic Panopticon, where the frozen landscape functions as a naturalized architecture of total visibility and moral accountability. By applying Foucault’s theories of discipline and the “medical gaze,” it reveals how Victor’s irresponsible withdrawal from his creation transforms the creature into an omnipresent guard. Ultimately, the narrative serves as a haunting precursor to our modern “Silicon Panopticon,” warning of the catastrophic costs of innovation without ethical governance.
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Category: Philosophical Logic