Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Pia Lauritzen is a philosopher writing about tech and transformation Like grammar, technology is a structural system ...

It can be quite revealing to tune in to the kind of imagery people use when talking. Consider, for example, how people speak about the current economic crisis. Some view the economy as a complex ...

A linguist explains how "thinking is walking" in dozens of everyday English phrases, and the examples are mind-blowing.

Personal metaphors can shape the healing process during cancer treatment, offering comfort and meaning. The author preferred the metaphor of a "journey" over "battle," aligning with her values of ...

A metaphor is a figure of speech that compares one thing to another without using “like” or “as.” This guide explains the definition, workings, and impact of metaphors in literature and daily life.

If you have ever been in therapy, you probably know that moment when, all of a sudden, something clicks. A former patient of mine (who has generously given me permission to use their words in print) ...

The player kicked the ball. The patient kicked the habit. The villain kicked the bucket. The verbs are the same. The syntax is identical. The player kicked the ball. The patient kicked the habit. The ...

Sports, for better or worse, have always been a conversational standby at the office. From March Madness pools and Super Bowl parties to corporate luxury boxes, it’s difficult to imagine American work ...