Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.

The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday turned down Ghislaine Maxwell’s appeal of her criminal conviction for getting teenage girls ready for sexual assault by Jeffrey Epstein. Maxwell’s conviction on three counts and her 20-year prison sentence are still in effect because of the judgment, NBC News reported. Maxwell’s lawyer, David Oscar Markus, said in court…

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) was laughed off the podium after dismissing a New York Times poll showing that Americans blame Democrats for the government shutdown. “Now I know the leader is going to show a poll that says that Democrats will be blamed for the shutdown. There are many more polls that show…

Tiny homes have experienced a remarkable rise in popularity over the past decade, fueled primarily by escalating housing costs, increased urbanization, and a growing global focus on sustainability and environmental responsibility. Once considered a fringe movement embraced mainly by minimalists and environmental activists, tiny homes have now evolved into a broad lifestyle choice that appeals…

Tragedy has struck the southern interior of British Columbia after a devastating mudslide near Lillooet claimed multiple lives and left families in anguish. Search operations, led by RCMP and supported by provincial emergency responders, have recovered the bodies of three men from the debris, while efforts continue to locate a fourth individual who remains missing.…

An Australian sexuality educator named Deanne Carson has recently sparked widespread debate and controversy across social media platforms and parenting communities worldwide by suggesting that parents should seek a baby’s consent before changing their diapers. While this idea may initially sound unconventional or even impractical to many, it is rooted in a broader philosophy of…

The storm came in much faster than anyone had predicted. By the time I carefully pulled my car into the diner’s parking lot, everything outside was already covered in a thick, quiet blanket of snow. I hadn’t planned on opening the diner that night — who would be out in such terrible weather? But then…

My sister-in-law abandoned her son with me — and for twenty-two years, I raised him as my own. Over those two decades, we built a life together filled with quiet routines, small joys, and the kind of love only family can create. I believed the past was behind us, buried deep where it couldn’t hurt…

Cross-State Tragedy: Andre Gordon Jr.’s Rampage Leaves Communities Reeling Authorities in New Jersey and Pennsylvania are confronting one of the most disturbing cross-state crime sprees in recent memory. At the center of the investigation is 26-year-old Andre Gordon Jr., who now faces a lengthy list of charges following a violent rampage that claimed lives, devastated…

All the musicians who helped shape the soundtrack of our lives — those who started out in humble places like garages, basements, and living rooms, before breaking through to international fame — hold a unique and cherished place in music history. These artists were not just entertainers; they became cultural icons whose work inspired countless…

In the summer of 1986, under the warm California sun, a photograph was taken at Venice Beach that would go on to become a quiet but powerful symbol of an unforgettable era. It featured a Miller Lite-sponsored bikini contest, a popular public event that embodied the bold and energetic culture of the 1980s. The photo…