Definition
"Panoptical" means showing or seeing the whole at once; providing a comprehensive or all-inclusive view. 360Β° Imagine a surveillance system that monitors every corner of a building. It derives from the concept of a "panopticon," a type of prison designed to allow a single watchman to observe all inmates without the inmates knowing whether they are being watched. It implies complete and continuous observation. Think of a panoramic view from the top of a mountain.