Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.

A woman shared a heartbreaking photo of her granddaughter, Scarlett Jensen, taken shortly before her tragic death in a hit-and-run on October 7, 2022. Scarlett, her 2-year-old brother Henry, and their grandmother were walking in their driveway in Oldtown, Idaho, when a speeding Chevy Tahoe hit them. Scarlett was killed instantly, and Henry and their…

On March 19, 2025, Star Jones sparked a firestorm after calling billionaire Elon Musk “stupid” during a live broadcast of her talk show, Star Speaks. Her scathing critique led to a swift and unprecedented $20 million fine, causing a major controversy in the entertainment industry. The fine came from a breach of a contractual clause…

Barron Trump, the 18-year-old son of former President Donald Trump, has played a crucial role in his father’s 2024 presidential campaign, despite staying out of the public eye. After graduating high school in May 2024, Barron enrolled at NYU’s Stern Business School. Although he wasn’t publicly seen during the campaign, he provided key advice to…

A 2011 video of President Barack Obama’s call for fiscal responsibility has resurfaced in today’s debates on government spending. At the time, the U.S. was recovering from the 2008 financial crisis, and Obama emphasized the need to cut wasteful spending to reduce the federal deficit, even if it meant cutting popular programs. His message resonated…

Utah Republican Sen. Mitt Romney used his farewell address to the U.S. Senate to urge other lawmakers to put unity first in the face of stubborn partisanship. “My life’s work has been a group affair,” Romney, who also served as governor of Massachusetts and the GOP’s 2012 presidential nominee, said in his address. “I will…

For thirty years, I had believed a lie. I thought I was adopted, abandoned by parents who couldn’t keep me. I had always believed I was unwanted. But nothing—nothing—could have prepared me for the shocking truth I uncovered when I walked into the orphanage that was supposed to be my first home. It all started…

Here is your text, with some changes to keep the meaning intact while adjusting the phrasing: At 78, I decided to sell everything I owned. My apartment, my old truck, even my cherished vinyl record collection—things no longer held any value. The only thing that mattered now was her. The letter from Elizabeth arrived unexpectedly,…

Waking up between 3 and 4 in the morning can occur for various reasons, and understanding these causes can help pinpoint any underlying issues. Here are some common factors that could explain this early waking: Stress and Anxiety: High stress and anxiety levels can disrupt sleep patterns. A mind filled with worries may make it…

“My real mom still lives here,” my stepson whispered one night. I laughed it off, until I started noticing strange things around our home. When I married Ben, I thought I understood what it meant to step into the life of a widower. He had been so devoted to his late wife, Irene, and he…

Women everywhere will rejoice at the announcement of her pregnancy. Olesia was one of them. She’s eager to get going on the trip that will bring her baby into the world. This is the most wonderful news for any woman who wants to start a family. All through her pregnancy, Olesia was monitored with ultrasounds.…