Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.

It seems like retailers are reevaluating their checkout processes to address issues like shoplifting and customer dissatisfaction. Target’s decision to limit self-checkout lanes to 10 items and Dollar General’s removal of self-checkout lanes from some stores indicate a shift away from the fully automated checkout model. Walmart’s decision to completely remove self-checkout lanes from a…

The relationship between family members can be complicated at times, especially if some of them believe they are not treated equally. A woman tells a story of how her mother-in-law gave her and her sister-in-law jewelry as gifts, with the exception that the SIL received a diamond necklace and she received plastic earrings. What the…

The story of Sam’s transformation highlights the profound impact that teachers can have on their students’ lives beyond textbooks and exams. By taking the time to connect with Sam and read his essay carefully, his teacher was able to uncover the struggles he was facing at home. Despite Sam’s initial reluctance to share his problems,…

Some believe it’s better to get rid of all the things that belong to your ex. They serve as reminders and keep bringing up the past relationship in our heads. However, one woman decided to keep an unexpected «gift» her ex-husband accidentally sent her. Here’s what she had to say: “My ex-husband accidentally sent a…

The disappearance of renowned chef Charles Withers sounds like a plot straight out of a mystery novel, but unfortunately, it’s a real-life situation that has left his family and the culinary community reeling. Withers’ meticulously planned disappearance, erasing his digital footprint and assuming a new identity in another state, shocked those who knew him for…

Jake’s story is a powerful example of resilience and taking control of one’s own destiny in the face of adversity. Despite Rachel’s attempts to manipulate and take advantage of him, Jake remained steadfast and ultimately turned the tables on her. By leasing out the family home and securing his own financial independence, Jake not only…

A mother’s affection for her children is boundless, and she wishes for them to reciprocate that affection. Roberta’s son, upon his father’s passing, didn’t want his mother to be solitary, so he invited her to reside with him, his spouse, and their kids. Roberta was overjoyed, but she was taken aback by the guidelines set…

Janette finds herself in an incredibly difficult situation, grappling with her daughter-in-law Ashley’s drastic change in behavior and her son Evan’s recent cancer diagnosis. The letter paints a distressing picture of Ashley’s manipulative and controlling behavior, which has caused significant distress within the family. The revelation of Ashley’s infidelity adds another layer of complexity to…

This is Holly’s letter: “My husband’s family of 9 comes on Sundays for lunch because we’ve moved to a bigger house. After they leave, I’m left with a lot of cleaning to do, and they never offer to help. I said, “Nothing is free in life, so from now on, they have to pay a…

In the late 1940s, a heartbreaking image showing four children for sale was published in newspapers across the United States. A woman named Lucille Chalifoux and her husband, Ray faced the challenges of being out of work and on the verge of eviction and seemingly had no other option. However, there may have been more…