Stability in terms of society can be defined as the state in which power is clear and defined and voters stick to those in power. In modern institutions, some stability must exist, otherwise people would not be motivated to get work done and would not respond to authority. To ensure motivation, employers will install cameras or use other techniques to keep an eye on their workers at all times. If people don't do anything wrong, there's no reason to have a problem with being watched. For this reason it is not surprising that employers set up their workplace like a Panopticon, a raised institutional building with someone in the center watching everyone, but workers not knowing whether they are being watched or not. As a result, workers will perform at their best knowing they are being watched and will maintain a high level of productivity. Workers do their best knowing they are being watched because they don't want to lose their job any more than they want to impress their boss. As Foucault describes it, “He who is subjected to a field of visibility, and who knows it, assumes responsibility for the constraints of power.” (Foucault, 290) As human beings, it is natural for us to do what we want rather than what we have to do. If workers can get away with laziness, then they will. However, being observed at all times forces workers to always be on their best behavior, thus eliminating laziness in the workplace. However, despite its effectiveness, people criticize this use of surveillance, arguing that it dehumanizes people by invading their personal privacy. That said, despite its criticisms, a Panopticon is an effective way to ensure discipline in any institution and the... medium of paper... and stability. Despite this, it doesn't matter who is in control of the Panopticon, but it does matter at the same time. It doesn't matter who is in control of the Panopticon, because it will still work. People will respect the rules and do everything that is considered “normal”. However, it matters who is in control because the person in control dictates how people will act or decides what is “normal.” For this reason, a Panopticon can be used for destructive purposes if power is in the wrong hands, as shown in the example of Nazi Germany. Ultimately, it all depends on whether or not those in power have the best intentions for their people, their institutions, and society. Works Cited Foucault, Michel. "Panottism". Ways of Reading: An Anthropology for Writers.9th ed. Boston, New York: Bedford St. Martin's, 2011. 282-309. Press.