Life is a lot like a watermelon—green and unassuming on the outside, yet bursting with vibrant red on the inside. It’s full of contradictions that upend our expectations, leaving us laughing, crying, ...

Consider the paradox of the end: we set ourselves a goal and make great efforts to achieve it. Doing so is often strenuous, but gives life direction, purpose and meaning. We see the goal as valuable, ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Mark Travers writes about the world of psychology. Have you ever noticed how life is filled with strange contradictions? Think ...

A carefully designed experiment uses Hardy’s paradox to illustrate lack of local realism. Hardy’s 30-year-old thought exercise has led many researchers to chip away at real versions. If the universe ...

For many working mothers, the challenge of balancing career aspirations with the demands of parenthood feels like walking a tightrope. The pressure to excel in both arenas often leads to feelings of ...