The article explores the dynamics of social surveillance in Berlin nightclubs, reflecting on Nietzsche's insights from 'On the Genealogy of Morals'. While patrons may have their cameras covered to promote privacy, deeper forms of oversight prevail through societal expectations and internalized judgments. Social contracts dictate behavior, correlating with themes of justice, debt, and individual sovereignty. The irony lies in the idea that while technological surveillance may be lessened, the true scrutiny often stems from one's own mind and the expectations of societal peers, creating a nuanced understanding of freedom versus control.
As Nietzsche pointed out, we not only receive scrutiny from others but also internalize that judgment, which can be even more judgmental than external sources.
In the nightclub, while external surveillance is mitigated by prohibiting phones, individuals still navigate an intricate web of social expectations and internalized scrutiny.
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