Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.

A poor boy who worked at a warehouse near a closed bike shop noticed a scruffy dog visiting the store daily without fail. Curious to see where it was going, he followed it one day and discovered a heartbreaking secret. 18-year-old Chris was a seasoned market worker who had seen his fair share of street…

In his first sit-down interview since winning the presidential election, Donald Trump told NBC News’ Meet the Press that he remains committed to pardoning individuals convicted for their involvement in the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot. In addition, the president-elect also stated that members of the Democrat-dominated House committee that claimed to investigate the incident “should go…

CNN’s Jake Tapper noted the tense greeting between President Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris, and their spouses at former President Jimmy Carter’s funeral, saying it was not “particularly warm.” President Biden and First Lady Jill Biden met Harris and Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff. Cameras inside the National Cathedral caught the moment. There didn’t seem…

A prominent critic of President-elect Donald Trump appears to be preparing to oppose key aspects of the incoming administration’s foreign policy agenda despite the electoral mandate of America First. Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) is challenging Trump’s foreign policy outlook, urging the president-elect to reject what he describes as America First’s “flirtation with isolation and decline”…

Rose, who once lived a life of joy and luxury in her family mansion, was now living on the street, thanks to the greed of her three sons. But soon, she would get a phone call that would end her misery… To everyone who passed by the Roy Mansion, the exquisite six-bedroom house was nothing…

Wealthy investor Robert, dealing with the aftermath of his wife’s death, stumbles upon a secret divorce agreement and another startling revelation, leading him on a transformative journey toward forgiveness. Robert sat on his couch, staring blankly at the divorce decree. He was in his up-market beach house, surrounded by memories of Melissa, his wife of…

A widowed man travels a long way to retrieve his newborn baby, but when he tries to return home with the child, he is refused entry into the plane. Bob Hollis was running late. The 40-year-old had just received a call from a Florida hospital telling him a girl had just been born and he…

Jimmy Carter’s memorial service was held on January 9, 2025, at the National Cathedral in Washington D.C. He died aged 100 and was the longest-living former president in US history. The performance by Garth Brooks and his wife, Trisha Yearwood at Jimmy Carter’s funeral sparked an uproar, with many fans criticizing the choice of song.…

She was one of Hollywood’s rising stars, lighting up the screen in films that became cultural touchstones. Yet, when this actress seemed poised for even greater success, she made an unexpected choice. Her decision to step away from the spotlight was rooted in a love story that began in the theater and ultimately reshaped her…

Snoop Dogg may be an icon on stage, but his cherished role as a grandfather reveals his softer side, one defined by joy, loss, and an unwavering love for family. Snoop Dogg, born Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr., has built a career far beyond music, positioning himself as a dedicated family man. Married to Shante Broadus…