Communications of the ACM
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July 2018
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China's Scientific Revolution
An old Chinese proverb says: "If you're planning for the year, cultivate rice; if you're planning for the decade, cultivate trees; if you're planning for the century, cultivate children."
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What the Supreme Court Vacancy Means for the Internet
The retirement of Justice Anthony M. Kennedy from the Supreme Court might change the game for environmental protections, abortion rights and civil rights. But what will it mean for the internet, and issues that matter to techies…
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Could Quantum Computing Be the End of Free Will?
Faster, more powerful computing has the potential to revolutionize fields from drug delivery to freight transportation.
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A New Perspective on Computational Thinking
Addressing its cognitive essence, universal value, and curricular practices.
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Copyright Blocks a News-Monitoring Technology
An evolving technological landscape has made application of copyright law increasingly difficult.
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Blockchain Revolution Without the Blockchain?
Most of the suggested benefits of blockchain technologies do not come from elements unique to the blockchain.
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Beyond Diversity
Considering the confluence of research questions and sociopolitical dynamics.
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The Case for Disappearing Cyber Security
A proposal for keeping cyber security both out of sight and out of mind for end users.