Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.

Pope Francis’s funeral arrangements break with centuries of Vatican tradition, reflecting his life of simplicity and humility. His coffin, made of modest wood and lined with zinc, contrasts with the elaborate caskets of past popes. Inside, items such as his rosary, mitre, crozier, minted coins, and the broken Fisherman’s Ring are included, each holding deep…

The internet lit up Sunday as online sleuths speculated whether former President Joe Biden had been photoshopped into his family’s Easter photo. Biden, 82, shared an image on X showing his family gathered on a set of steps in Delaware, noticeably without his embattled son, Hunter Biden. The former president appeared to be seated on…

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt ripped a federal district court judge on Wednesday after he ordered flights carrying deported suspected Venezuelan gang members who were in the country illegally returned. Leavitt’s remarks came on the heels of President Donald Trump’s criticism of U.S. District Judge James Boasberg as a “radical left lunatic” following a…

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth lashed out at the media and “disgruntled former employees” on Monday as the media doubled down on the Signal controversy. Hegseth stood firm in statements to reporters at the White House for the traditional Easter Egg Roll. He refuted recent reports of a second Signal app discussion in which he disclosed…

Attorney General Pam Bondi ended federal lawsuits that the Biden administration had filed against local police and fire departments over their merit-based hiring policies.

In April 2014, the world was shaken by the mysterious case of Kris Kremers and Lisanne Froon, two girls who vanished while hiking in the dense forests of Panama.What began as a promising adventure quickly turned into a nightmare, and their story continues to haunt those who hear it. Dressed in shorts and tank tops…

Lisa Thompson had always been the kind of woman who could handle everything—her demanding job as an accountant, her responsibilities at home, and her marriage. Every day, she woke at five in the morning, prepared breakfast, went to work, and returned home in the evening to cook dinner. She never complained. She simply carried on,…

After a long day at work, Walter returned home to the sound of his baby son, Logan, crying loudly. His wife, Abby, was at her wit’s end, trying everything she could think of to calm him. But nothing worked. Walter, sensing the distress in her voice, immediately went to check on the baby. As soon…

Dima Kalekin’s story is one of heartbreak, resilience, and triumph. Born with hydrocephalus, or “water on the brain,” his life began with unimaginable challenges. When his biological parents first saw him, they made a devastating decision—they left the hospital without him and never looked back. Dima spent his early years in an orphanage for children…

Jennifer Garner has always been known for her down-to-earth persona, her heartfelt devotion to her family, and her immense love for the holiday season. But this year, the holidays have become a somber reminder of a painful loss that has left her and her fans heartbroken. Just weeks before Christmas, the actress faced an unexpected…