Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.

One crisp autumn morning, when the usual breakfast rush had begun to slow down, I found myself catching a brief respite from the flurry of orders behind the counter of the fast-food restaurant where I worked. The morning light angled through the large windows, creating streams of warmth on the tables scattered throughout the dining…

Malia Obama, the eldest daughter of former U.S. President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama, is stepping into the spotlight in a new way. The 25-year-old is making strides in the entertainment industry and recently made headlines for choosing to use a different name professionally.A New Chapter in HollywoodMalia made her directorial debut…

After finishing her shower, a wife walked into the bedroom and noticed the curtains were still open. Feeling a bit self-conscious, she asked her husband to close them so that the neighbors wouldn’t be able to see her. Her concern was genuine — she didn’t want anyone outside to accidentally catch a glimpse of her…

It Was Supposed To Be An Easy Flight Home—Just A Few Quiet Hours In The Air, A Movie, Maybe Some Sleep. But Halfway Through, Peace Gave Way To The Unmistakable Rhythm Of A Small Foot Repeatedly Slamming Into The Back Of My Seat. At First, It Was Just A Gentle Tap, The Kind Of Thing…

In the heart of what seemed like a unified movement, a fissure has torn open—and it all began with a clip. The moment had all the immediacy of a lightning strike: Candace Owens exploding into confrontation, a cold stare at Erika Kirk, and within hours the footage went viral. What was supposed to be a…

When My Friend Mia Invited Me To Dinner At An Upscale Steakhouse, I Was Thrilled. It Had Been Months Since We’d Seen Each Other, And I Missed Our Long Talks — The Kind That Start With Laughter And End With Confession. But Along With The Excitement Came A Quiet Dread That I Couldn’t Ignore. I…

Detective Alex Miller Stood Before The Bench, Stripped Of His Uniform, Stripped Of His Dignity, And Nearly Stripped Of His Will. The Crisp Gray Suit He Wore Felt Like Armor That No Longer Fit. His Face, Once The Symbol Of Integrity Within The Force, Now Carried Months Of Exhaustion And Quiet Humiliation. The Charges Against…

CHICAGO — The air inside the Lakeside Convention Center was thick with anticipation as Erika Kirk, widow of the late visionary philanthropist Charlie Kirk, stepped to the podium. Behind her, a sweeping banner glowed with the words: For a moment, she stood in silence, holding a folded piece of paper. Then, in a steady but…

Although less common today, you’ve probably seen sneakers tied together and tossed over power lines. I used to think it was just a neighborhood prank, but there are several theories behind it. One suggests it started with soldiers throwing their boots onto power lines after completing training or assignments. This may have inspired other interpretations,…

She is rushed to the hospital, lights flashing across her pale face as nurses shout orders down the corridor. Every minute stretches longer than the last, her heartbeat flickering on the monitor like a fragile rhythm refusing to fade. The doctors move quickly, drawing blood, running scans, whispering terms her family can’t quite catch.Hours later,…