In software engineering as in all technical work, we find ourselves writing definitions of the concepts we need to work on. Often, such definitions leave much to be desired. In two earlier BLOG@CACM ...

Mortgage fraud happens when someone omits or falsifies information in connection with the process of buying a house. This can be from predatory lenders trying to defraud borrowers or from borrowers ...

In “As You Like It,” Shakespeare wrote, “All the world’s a stage, and all the men and women merely players.” But did you know that there are several types of stages for all those players to play on?

Have you ever wondered why gas, cigarettes or alcohol cost so much? The answer often comes down to an excise tax — a special ...

What if machines could not only learn but also teach themselves to become better with each iteration? This isn’t the plot of a sci-fi movie—it’s the reality unfolding in artificial intelligence ...

In today’s competitive job market, understanding professional titles is essential for career advancement. Whether you’re navigating job interviews, updating your resume, or aiming for a six-figure ...

Anagnorisis refers to the moment a character experiences a reality-shifting realization. In Aristotle’s “Poetics”—the earliest scholarship on dramatic and literary theory—the philosopher refers to ...

You may have come across the term 'gaslighting' while casually scrolling on TikTok or in an Instagram infographic, and wondered if it's happening you. The origins of the word 'gaslight' come from a ...