Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.

On August 27, 2025, what began as a peaceful student Mass at Annunciation Church in Minneapolis quickly turned into tragedy when a lone gunman opened fire inside the sanctuary. Two children, aged 8 and 10, were killed, and 17 others—including 14 children—were wounded. Among the injured, two remain in critical condition. The community was left…

I’m Jennifer, 25, and I lost my mom, Alice, when I was 16. One of the few things she left me was her cherished crystal glass set, which she always told me to save for a special occasion. My wedding was that moment. But Sandra, my stepmom, never respected my mother’s memory. She always seemed…

From working behind the scenes at Fox News to standing beside Pete Hegseth at the White House, Jennifer Rauchet has been a consistent force in his personal and professional life — now as his wife and partner in public service. As Hegseth took on the role of U.S. Secretary of Defense in 2025, Rauchet remained…

When I was 13, my grandmother Daisy taught me that stars weren’t just balls of gas — they were storytellers, just like her. Every evening, we’d sit on her porch with chamomile tea as she pointed out constellations and told me their legends, weaving them with our family history. Those nights sparked my lifelong love…

Forty years ago, my husband Michael kissed me goodbye on an ordinary morning. “Do we need anything from the store?” he asked. “Just milk,” I smiled. He never came back. At first, I wasn’t worried. Maybe he ran into a friend. Maybe he picked up extra groceries. But hours passed. Then days. Then weeks. I…

A Prom Night to Remember: Grandfather Steps In as Date. When 17-year-old Kaylah Bell from Lancaster High School couldn’t find a prom date, her grandfather, Alvin Hackett, 67, stepped in—creating a moment that quickly captured hearts online. Kaylah had trouble finding someone to commit, so she turned to the one person she knew she could…

What began as another day of filming for Emily in Paris Season 5 in Venice ended in tragedy when assistant director Diego Borella, 47, collapsed and died on set on August 21. The incident occurred around 7:00 p.m. while preparing a scene at Hotel Danieli. Despite attempts to revive him, Borella was pronounced dead at…

Tensions are running high within the Senate Democratic caucus after Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) launched into a heated tirade against several of his colleagues, accusing them of backing what he called pro-Trump policies. Booker criticized the legislation in question as a “poison pill” aligned with former President Donald Trump’s agenda, including tax cuts. He also…

The Republican-controlled U.S. Senate voted against a resolution that would have essentially overturned President Trump’s 10% tariffs on all imported products, with just three Republicans joining Democrats in favor. The vote was a victory for Trump and Senate Republican leaders, who pressured legislators against supporting the resolution, giving Democrats a messaging advantage, Axios reported. Republican…

Actress Kelley Mack, best known for her role in The Walking Dead, passed away peacefully on August 2, 2025, in Cincinnati at the age of 33, just weeks after celebrating her birthday on July 10. Her family shared the news on CaringBridge and Instagram, with her sister Kathryn describing Kelley as a bright light who…