Anthropomorphism in Computer Security Terminology Through the Prizm of Smart Cognitive Framing

Abstract

AbstractSemantic framing is undergoing a revolution in terms of its application to information processing and cognitive manipulation. Deliberate usage of language for specific purposes is attracting considerable interest due to its efficiency in reaching the conceptual stratum of professional communication through language tools at our disposal.Experts have always seen semantic framing as a reliable way to connect language, grammar, and thinking, furthermore, recent developments in metaphorology and its application to cognitive-discursive linguistics have led to new vistas of C. Fillmore’s theory in cognitive mediation of professional communication.In our study, we have validated the plausibility of animacy conveyed by potentially anthropomorphic semantic roles, such as Agent, Sender, Manipulator, Creator, Cognizer, Destroyer, etc. played by inanimate participants, typical of computer security terminology.This paper seeks to address the problem of information processing in computer security professional communication and takes a new look at animacy and anthropomorphic metaphors for cognitive manipulation. We believe that we have designed an innovative solution to attaining an understanding of the way cognitive framing is done through synergetic usage of language and grammar as part of frame generation.The paper is of interest to those who strive to bridge language, grammar, and thought for some pragmatic purposes, such as professional knowledge communication, metaphor studies in discourse, automated semantic framing of specialized texts, and natural language processing of texts for specific purposes.KeywordsSemantic rolesSemantic framingFrameNetCognitive terminologyMetaphorMetonymyComputer virusComputer security discourse