Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.

The Vatican said today that Pope Francis passed away at the age of 88. Due to an illness that progressed to pneumonia in both lungs, the Pontiff spent his last weeks in the hospital. It will be at least 15 days until the Conclave, where cardinals convene in the Vatican’s Sistine Chapel to select a…

When Eric first suggested we have a third baby, something inside me snapped. I was already carrying the weight of raising two kids almost entirely on my own—waking up every night to calm Brandon’s nightmares, balancing Lily’s homework with endless laundry, and still managing to keep the house in order. Meanwhile, Eric was lounging on…

Karoline Leavitt recently shared a heartwarming Instagram post with her husband, Nicholas Riccio, and their son, Niko, in front of the White House. While the family looked picture-perfect, fans couldn’t help but notice an adorable detail: little Niko was missing one sock. The charming imperfection added a relatable touch to the otherwise polished moment, with…

Toppled onto one side in the middle of busy traffic. Children have been rushed to hospital after their school bus flipped on its side on their way back from a field trip

The wish to understand ourselves, and perhaps to understand others as well. Why do we give so much credence to a simple image that purports to measure something as complex as narcissism? In a world where personality quizzes, from the “What Kind of Pizza Are You?” variety to the more established Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, are…

Prompting Trump to briefly step away from the podium, and Dr. Oz rushed to assist. Footage later showed a young girl being helped from the room. The White House has not yet released an official statement.

Becoming an FBI agent is no easy feat. The selection process is rigorous, and one of the most challenging parts is the FBI test itself. This test isn’t just about physical prowess or academic excellence; it’s about creative thinking, logical reasoning, and the ability to think like a detective. It’s no wonder that more than…

A tragic accident shook the community this morning when a speeding car lost control and veered off the road, resulting in multiple fatalities. The incident occurred in the early hours on a busy street, where many bystanders witnessed what is now being called one of the most devastating crashes of the year. According to initial…

I never imagined a simple garage sale would unearth the web of lies I’d been entangled in for five years. It all began when I stumbled upon the pink blanket I had lovingly knitted for my daughter, Daisy, displayed carelessly on a table among kitchen gadgets and old books at my mother-in-law Margaret’s sale. The…

They say miracles come when you least expect them. I’d heard it a hundred times, but I never imagined my miracle would come wrapped in heartbreak, wearing a yellow blanket, and clutching a note that shattered my world. That ordinary September afternoon, I left the fertility clinic with Dr. Rivera’s words still ringing in my…