The name Houdini is synonymous with escape… illusion… magic… tricks. Harry Houdini, a master escape artist and illusionist, defied gravity, life and death. His ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about relationships, personality, and everyday psychology. The terms “psychopath” and “sociopath” are often used ...

Millions recently flocked to the movies to watch Joker, the origin story of Batman’s notorious nemesis. Many have commented that the film is a portrait of a textbook psychopath. But perhaps the bigger ...

Psychopaths aren't always raving serial killers. Some high-functioning individuals in society are known as "Corporate Psychopaths," and they are more dangerous than you can imagine, primarily if you ...

Becca Stanek is an experienced writer and editor who is passionate about exploring the ways we can feel better mentally and physically to get the most out of our lives. She has worked for publications ...

Crime dramas, thriller movies, and mystery novels have popularized psychopathy, contributing to plenty of myths around what it truly means. For example, sometimes people use “psychopath” ...

Benjamin holds a Master's degree in anthropology from University College London and has previously worked in the fields of psychedelic neuroscience and mental health. Benjamin holds a Master's degree ...

Sociopaths and psychopaths are two distinct subtypes of antisocial personality disorder. Psychopaths are typically less anxious and have an easier time holding a job than sociopaths. Stigma against ...