Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.

What began as a typical Friday night shift quickly spiraled into chaos when Erica, a restaurant server, encountered the Thompsons—a wealthy, entitled family who immediately demanded special treatment. Mr. Thompson insisted on a reserved table, and his wife complained about everything from the lighting to the cleanliness of her glass. Their two teens ignored everything…

On the outside, Nova’s marriage looked picture-perfect — the kind of relationship friends admired and neighbors envied. But behind closed doors, cracks slowly began to show. Flynn, once warm and attentive, became distant and short-tempered. When he suddenly asked for a divorce without giving her a reason, Nova’s world fell apart. Heartbroken and desperate for…

In fifth grade, Amy was the girl everyone overlooked — too-short sleeves, taped-up shoes, and often nothing in her lunchbox. The first time I noticed her pretending to chew, I slipped half of my sandwich across the table. She refused at first, but I insisted, and from that day on, I brought extra food. Kids…

Getting a good night’s sleep plays a vital role in maintaining healthy blood sugar levels, yet many people overlook how much their bedtime drink choices can influence this balance. During sleep, blood sugar can drop, prompting the body to release stress hormones like cortisol to compensate. This spike in cortisol not only disrupts sleep but…

Darci Lynne, known for her flawless puppetry and vocal talent, continues to redefine ventriloquism by combining it with impressive singing. In a recent playful challenge, she performed Amy Winehouse’s Back to Black, inviting fans to decide which was better—singing with her mouth open or closed. Even while keeping her mouth shut, Darci’s soulful voice shone…

More than 3,000 people were attending the outdoor event when Kirk was shot. Video of the attack showed Kirk sitting under a tent and engaging in a back-and-forth discussion on mass shootings just before a bullet hits him in the side of the neck and blood begins to rush out. Audience members screamed and ran…

In the wake of Charlie Kirk’s tragic death during a speaking event in Utah, a viral video has stirred heated debate across social media. Viewers claim to have spotted unusual movements from individuals near the stage in the seconds before the shooting occurred. One man in a black shirt appears to cross his arms and…

I woke up at 3 a.m., thirsty and groggy. The house was quiet, wrapped in the stillness of the early morning. As I made my way to the kitchen to get a glass of water, I suddenly heard my son’s voice calling from his room. “Mom, can you turn off the light?”The request was so…

The hospital room was filled with the steady hum of machines as Emma lay recovering from the exhaustion of an early birth. Her baby had arrived far too soon and was immediately rushed to the NICU for care. Too weak to move, Emma could only listen to her husband’s daily visits and updates. Each time,…

When I was a kid, birthdays felt like the most exciting days of the year. Friends would bring colorful packages, my parents would bake a cake, and I always looked forward to the surprises waiting for me. But my grandma’s gift stood out — not because it was flashy, but because it seemed so ordinary.…