Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.

Four skateboarders from Calgary are being recognized for their bravery after they intervened to protect a young woman from potential harm during a late-night incident. The young men were honored with a Chief’s Award for Bravery, a prestigious recognition granted by the Calgary Police Service. The incident occurred in April 2015 when four teenagers—Kyle Tenove,…

She taught me it’s important work to see someone for who they are and not what you expect. When I first met my mother-in-law I had a hard time understanding her thick south Virginia accent. And she seemed a little bossy in that southern passive aggressive polite way. But I knew she was important to…

On a frozen January morning, Amy found an elderly woman lying motionless in the snow near her driveway. Against her better judgment, she chose to help instead of walking away. What seemed like a chance encounter set off a chain of unimaginable events that changed Amy’s life forever. The first week of January is always…

As wildfires ravage the hills and neighborhoods of Los Angeles, they’ve left an unprecedented trail of destruction. Thousands of homes, including those of beloved celebrities, have been reduced to ashes. These images, from Malibu mansions to historic estates, offer a sobering glimpse into Hollywood’s elite loss. Over the past week, relentless wildfires fueled by Santa…

Mary’s marriage to Ed came with a price: his mother Scarlett who never hid her disdain. From wedding-day insults to constant criticism, Scarlett seemed set on making Mary’s life difficult. Tensions grew with each visit… until something even more shocking unfolded. Mary and her husband, Ed, drove in silence toward his mother Scarlett’s house. Though…

A recent incident at a Walmart in Windsor, Connecticut, highlights the unsettling potential for harm in everyday situations. Cheryl and Mel Johnson discovered a razor blade protruding from a shopping cart handle during a late-night visit. Mel injured his hand, prompting them to alert the store manager, who immediately had all carts inspected, finding no…

With his outstanding career at CNN and Fox News, Dobbs was a divisive figure, particularly because of his remarks regarding Barack Obama. In his condolence message on Truth Social, former President Donald Trump considered Dobbs as “an incredible talent” and a “friend and truly amazing reporter, journalist, and artist With his outstanding career at CNN…

Knox Jolie-Pitt, now 16, has captured public interest with his remarkable transformation over the years. From selling dog treats as a child to growing into a young man, his evolution has sparked conversations about whether he more closely resembles Angelina Jolie or Brad Pitt. In 2008, Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie celebrated the birth of…

A tribute photo shared by Vice President Kamala Harris honoring the late President Jimmy Carter has drawn significant attention online — not for what it included, but for what it left out. The image, posted to Harris’ official social media accounts over the weekend, shows her standing alongside President Joe Biden and former presidents Bill…