Panopticon is when government is trying to control large populations by watching them without the persons knowledge. The term panopticon comes from the design of a prison where cells were built around a central tower guards could see into every cell by the help of mirrored windows. Upon some further investigating the term panopticon also is derived from a giant in Greek mythology Panoptes that was a watchman with one hundred eyes. This can be important to make sure things run as smoothly as possible and rules are established and followed. Especially when Van Belle is referring to some one getting a ticket and having to sell their car to pay off their ticket. This is learning by example it's very effective in the way that people will think