Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.

Since I was young, I had an instant bond with my grandparents, and I am sure this is the case with most. Compared to our parents, who are trying to raise us on the right path, instead of the easy one, grandparents find a quick way to spoil us… and we love them for it.…

Jessica Yaniv, now known as Jessica Simpson, is a Canadian transgender activist who gained attention in 2018 after filing human rights complaints against beauticians who refused to perform a Brazilian wax on her male genitalia. She demanded thousands in damages, but the court ruled against her, stating the estheticians weren’t trained for male anatomy and…

After initially expressing sympathy for Joe Biden’s recent cancer diagnosis, Donald Trump later shared a bizarre conspiracy theory claiming Biden was executed in 2020 and replaced by clones or robots. Trump reposted this baseless claim on his platform, Truth Social, without any explanation. He also used the occasion of Memorial Day to attack Biden’s administration…

A 73-year-old man with recurrent squamous cell carcinoma spreading to the nasal septum, dorsum, and lymph nodes (cT4aN2bM0) previously underwent partial rhinectomy and left forehead flap repair at another center. He later had partial rhinectomy and bilateral neck dissection, diagnosed as pN3b with extranodal extension (ENE+), and had a tissue expander placed sub-galeally on the…

President Donald Trump has announced a new travel ban effective June 9, restricting entry to the U.S. for citizens of 19 countries, including Afghanistan, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Yemen, and others. Immigrant visas and some non-immigrant travel options will also be limited for citizens from Burundi, Cuba, Laos, and several other nations. Following a terror attack…

In a major national security move, President Donald Trump signed a proclamation on June 4, 2025, banning entry from 12 countries and placing partial restrictions on 7 others. The order cites terrorism, overstay rates, and lack of cooperation from foreign governments. Affected nations include Afghanistan, Iran, Myanmar, and Somalia. Exceptions are made for lawful residents…

My name is Marina. I’m 29, and for most of my life, I lived in the shadow of my younger sister Anya—louder, brighter, and always the center of attention. When I received her wedding invitation, I didn’t want to go. Not just because it was Anya’s day—but because she was marrying Alexey. The man I…

In a major national security move, President Donald Trump signed a proclamation on June 4, 2025, banning entry from 12 countries and placing partial restrictions on 7 others. The order cites terrorism, overstay rates, and lack of cooperation from foreign governments. Affected nations include Afghanistan, Iran, Myanmar, and Somalia. Exceptions are made for lawful residents…

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.…

Two Arizona teens, Pandora Kjolsrud (18) and Evan Clark (17), were tragically found dead from gunshot wounds in the Tonto National Forest on May 27, 2025. The two had gone camping over Memorial Day weekend, and their deaths have been ruled homicides by the Maricopa County Medical Examiner. GoFundMe pages have been set up by…