Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.

Washington, D.C. – A wave of sorrow swept across the political landscape this evening as heartbreaking news emerged from the private circle of rising conservative figure Karoline Leavitt. In an official statement released just 30 minutes ago, Leavitt’s family confirmed the tragic passing of her husband at the age of 59. The suddenness of the…

It was past seven on a chilly autumn evening when she arrived. The restaurant, Maison du Jardin, was nestled in the heart of the city, glowing with golden chandeliers and the soft tinkle of piano notes in the air. Inside, every table was dressed in white linen and flickering candlelight. Wealthy couples sipped imported wine.…

Zach, my 15-year-old son texted me to come pick him up from school, asking me to hurry up because it was serious. I wasn’t really sure what he meant with that, but the first thing that came to mind was that he failed an exam or maybe got into a fight with his friends. The…

Julia was a much respected individual among her neighbors. Her home was always spotless and her garden was so stunning, it stopped people in their tracks. She was one of those people who would greet newcomers with freshly baked cookies and a pie. Her reputation meant the world to her, and she was loved by…

Olivia Reeves, a conservation biologist with a specialty in wetland ecosystems, believed her marriage was picture perfect. She and her husband, James, have been together for many years. He was caring, loving, and trustworthy, or at least she thought so. When she was given a bigger office at the university where she taught — a…

I slammed the boy’s old schoolbag onto the floor and stared at the 12-year-old with cold, detached eyes.He did not cry. He simply bent his head, softly picked up his torn bag, turned, and walked away—without saying anything.Ten years later, when the truth was eventually revealed, I desired more than anything that I could go…

The county fairgrounds in Willow Creek always felt too loud, too sticky, too big for someone as quiet and small as Lily Parker. Eight years old and wrapped in silence, Lily hadn’t spoken a word since last November—the day her mother, Officer Hannah Parker, was lost in the line of duty. Since then, her world…

It was a blistering summer afternoon in Atlanta, Georgia. The heat shimmered off the asphalt like a mirage, and the air smelled faintly of hot rubber and engine oil. Cars zoomed past a long stretch of highway, where a sleek black Aston Martin sat silently on the shoulder, its hood up and steam billowing into…

An older woman recently shared a harrowing experience online: her family had forgotten her at a rest stop, leaving her behind for hours.The comments were full of outrage and disbelief—how could someone do that to their mother? But for me, the post hit differently. I wasn’t reading the story—I was reading it from the very…

What happens when two tiny hearts beat as one—literally?  Discover the incredible true story of twin girls, born joined at the chest, and the doctor who dared to separate them.  From a tense 7-hour surgery to a bond that defied medical odds, this is a journey of hope, fear, and a miracle you’ll never forget . I…