Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.

Recognizing when a loved one is nearing the end of life is difficult, but knowing the signs can help you offer comfort and care during their final days. Key signs include: Frequent Dreams of Deceased Loved Ones Talking about seeing departed family members in dreams may reflect emotional preparation for passing. Conversations About Their Own…

The conversation around leadership and accountability took center stage during a candid interview with former President Bill Clinton, aired on “CBS Sunday Morning” on June 1, 2025. Clinton didn’t hold back as he reflected on the state of U.S. politics, specifically addressing the conduct of President Donald Trump and the fitness of President Joe Biden.…

Travis Kelce tells them sad news about Taylor Swift: No words can describe how sad I am that Taylor, my everything, is in the hospital fighting a diagnosis that has crushed us all. Thank you very much for your thoughts. Please give her strength to get through this. She is my whole world, and I…

Mia never expected her husband Ben’s sudden push to homeschool their daughter Lily to unravel everything. It began at a dinner party, when Ben passionately declared he wanted Lily to learn through creativity and nature, not rigid schooling. Though surprised, Mia eventually agreed, trusting his vision. Ben threw himself into homeschooling, assuring Mia Lily was…

This puzzle isn’t just about counting squares; it’s about how you approach the problem and how that might reveal aspects of your personality. Why It Triggers Overconfidence: Narcissists often have an overconfidence bias—they trust their initial judgments without second-guessing them. So, when asked to count the squares, someone with narcissistic tendencies may rush to a…

The night my son Ryan brought his girlfriend Sophie home was supposed to be joyful. I cooked her favorite Brussels sprouts, set the good plates, and welcomed her warmly. She was sweet, polite, and laughed at Ryan’s childhood stories. Everything felt right—until she saw the photo on our mantel. “That man,” she said, pointing at…

I never imagined I’d cry at my stepson’s wedding—but I did. Not from joy, but from heartbreak, after his fiancée looked me in the eye and said, “Only real moms get a seat in the front.” I smiled politely, nodded, and quietly walked to the back. Nathan and I met when he was six, soon…

transgender rights. She argues that recognizing trans women as female harms women’s sex-based rights. Rowling has publicly misgendered people she suspects are trans, including boxer Imane Khelif, who later named Rowling in a cyber harassment lawsuit. Many of the Harry Potter cast, including Daniel Radcliffe and Emma Watson, have distanced themselves from Rowling’s views. Now,…

After 19 bodies were found in Lady Bird Lake in Austin, Texas over just three years, concerns have grown about a possible serial killer. Most of the bodies were pulled from the lake near Rainey Street, a busy nightlife area, leading locals to nickname the suspect the “Rainey Street Ripper.” Despite public fears, Austin police…

Whitney Decker is speaking out after the tragic deaths of her three daughters, Paityn (9), Evelyn (8), and Olivia (5), allegedly at the hands of their father, Travis Decker, a former Army Ranger with a history of mental health issues. Travis picked up the girls for a scheduled visit on Friday but never returned them.…