This 36-letter word is practically a punchline, since it may trigger the very social anxiety it defines. This linguistic paradox prompts questions about how language shapes our understanding of fear ...

Word of the Day: Hexakosioihexekontahexaphobia is the fear of the number 666, a figure widely associated with superstition and biblical symbolism. The word originated from Greek roots: hexakosioi (six ...

At a recent workshop that addressed communication, one guideline stuck out: “It’s okay to disagree; not okay to blame, shame or attack (others).” In our current political arena, we are subjected to ...