Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.

In a heartrending update, Michael J. Fox, a valiant warrior against Parkinson’s for over three decades, confronts the disease’s unyielding grip. At 62, he faces the stark reality of his journey, marked by the cruel tendrils of facial muscle paralysis and a body scarred by surgeries and fractures. Fox’s unflinching gaze meets his mortality, as…

During a recent flight, this Reddit user (OP) encountered a pretty sticky situation after a fellow passenger took issue with him tucking into a meal he’d purchased beforehand. “I have a 8 hour flight with a short connection. The 1st flight only served a small cracker pack and the 2nd will be the same. During…

Anyone who watches any of Chef Gordon Ramsay’s TV programs knows he operates with an abundance of intolerance, especially for those that are woefully ignorant. Well, last week, Miss Woefully Ignorant moseyed into Ramsay’s restaurant, and left most surreptitiously. Whoopi Goldberg, the legend of screen and talk show host for millions of wackadoodle liberals, walked…

Reddit users are torn in the comments section after a father refused to write an apology letter after his son swore at a teacher and sought advice online concerning the matter. No matter how many children an adult has, there will always be room for growth as a parent. But when someone else tells you…

A woman was so shocked by her mother-in-law’s actions that she turned to social media to ask for help. After having to leave her children with her MIL for a while due to a friend’s passing, she returned home to find out her kids thought she and her husband were dead. Her MIL was the…

According to the Greenwich Free Press, Superintendent of Greenwich Schools Dr. Toni Jones was compelled to address a contentious video that was shown to second-graders in Greenwich, Connecticut as part of “a lesson on social and emotional learning.” Some parents felt that the animation in the cartoon, “Alfred Jr. & Shadow: A Short Story About…

Dr. Kristin Small, an Australian anatomy professor and specialist obstetrician, advocates renaming certain body parts deemed “irrelevant and misogynistic” within the global health community. She targets common terms like Achilles tendon and Adam’s apple, arguing their male-centric naming fails to represent all genders. Dr. Small believes updating anatomical language fosters inclusivity and accuracy, especially in…

The Sahara Desert, with its vast stretches of sand and scorching heat, has long captivated the imagination of people worldwide. It’s often depicted as an endless expanse of barren landscape, devoid of life. Yet, recent scientific findings have unearthed a startling truth that challenges this perception entirely.Picture this: endless sandy landscapes stretching as far as…

Working as a waiter or waitress in the restaurant industry comes with its own set of challenges, from dealing with difficult customers to low pay. One of the biggest issues faced by servers is the reliance on tips to supplement their income, as many states allow restaurant owners to pay them less than the federal…