Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.

It was just another Sunday morning, and I was making my usual trip to Walmart, a short list in hand and a busy week ahead of me. The checkout lines were bustling, and I found myself behind a lady with just a couple of items. Not wanting to keep her waiting, I gestured for her…

After dating my girlfriend for two years, I decided to ask her dad for his blessing before proposing. During dinner, I nervously pulled him aside but instead of saying, “I’d like your blessing to marry your daughter,” I blurted out, “I’d like to marry you.” Realizing my mistake, I panicked and tried to fix it,…

The program for Donald Trump’s 2025 inauguration has been released, showcasing a diverse lineup of musical performers. Among them, one Grammy-winning artist will deliver a stirring rendition of “America the Beautiful,” sparking lively discussions and anticipation online. Presidential inaugurations are historic moments often marked by musical performances that celebrate unity and a new chapter in…

A woman comes home and tells her husband, “Remember those headaches I’ve been having all these years? Well, they’re gone.” “No more headaches?” the husband asks, “What happened? ”His wife replies, Margie referred me to a hypnotist. He told me To Stand in front of a mirror, stare at myself and repeat,…“I do not Have…

The Chinese government is considering a contingency plan involving Elon Musk acquiring TikTok’s U.S. operations to prevent the app from being effectively banned, Bloomberg News reported on Monday. This strategy is among several options being explored by China as the U.S. Supreme Court deliberates whether to uphold a law requiring China-based ByteDance to divest TikTok’s…

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis made no bones about removing certain state officials if they refuse to cooperate with President-elect Donald Trump and his administration’s efforts to enforce the nation’s immigration laws, including deportations starting with migrants who have committed crimes.DeSantis’ remarks come ahead of a special legislative session he has called that will begin Jan.…

A woman arrived at a party. While scanning the guests, she spotted an attractive man standing alone. My name is Carmen.” “That’s a beautiful name,” he replied.

The U.S. Supreme Court declined to take up challenges of state and local lawsuits against oil companies that seek to compel them to compensate for alleged climate change-related damages. Energy-producing states, oil companies, and industry groups filed two challenges to waves of climate lawsuits. Critics claim these lawsuits are being used to push anti-fossil fuel…

Jennifer Garner has shared the heartbreaking news that she lost a close friend to the devastating wildfires tearing through Southern California. The fires have already claimed the lives of 25 individuals, with that number expected to rise as intensifying winds worsen the already dire conditions. The blazes have ravaged 60 square miles of land, destroying…