Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.

Tania Duenas Sweeney, a military mom stationed in Germany, shared a heartwarming incident on Facebook that went viral. Her son and his friends were playing on a trampoline when suddenly they stopped and stood at attention. She took a picture of the boys and posted it on Facebook with an explanation. She stated that at…

In a recent interview with Fox News Digital, transgender influencer Ali C. Lopez, known for unexpectedly becoming an internet meme, shared her thoughts on society’s sensitivity and what she sees as a decline in masculinity. Lopez described her experience as a surreal journey filled with mixed emotions, from excitement to nervousness, after her image became…

Note: we are republishing this story which originally made the news in May 2016. A strip club in Michigan faced criticism for a sign offering jobs to new high school graduates, jokingly seeking “gorgeous, confident, and talented women.” The sign, saying “Now Hiring Class of 2016,” drew backlash from locals who found it inappropriate and…

Choosing a baby name can be a deeply personal experience for parents. Many parents brood over the right name choice for months, sometimes waiting until they see their child in the flesh before deciding on the right name. However, one mom picked a name for her baby that has left her entire family and all…

Lizzo, in an interview with Vanity Fair, dismissed claims that she creates music for a “white audience,” asserting her songs reflect her Black experience through genres like hip hop and R&B. Despite her chart-topping hits, she’s troubled by their popularity among white listeners, highlighting a disconnect. She stresses her music’s authenticity to her identity and…

Dr. Kristin Small, an anatomy professor and obstetrician from Australia, advocates for renaming body parts she deems “irrelevant and misogynistic.” She targets terms like the Adam’s apple and Achilles tendon, named after men despite being present in all genders. Dr. Small aims to update anatomical language globally, starting with societies like Australia and the United…

Construction crews in Eagle Pass, Texas, have begun building a historic floating border barrier along the Rio Grande. This initiative aims to deter illegal border crossings and prevent further fatalities in the treacherous river. Texas Governor Greg Abbott ordered the installation of buoys, funded by the state legislature, to enhance border security. Lt. Chris Olivarez…

Conflicts between a married woman and her mother-in-law are not uncommon. To keep the peace in the family, you need to prioritize your own health and maintain a cordial relationship with your in-law. Recently, a woman revealed that she was extremely upset to learn that her mother-in-law had been meddling in her own family behind…

The story of Maisie Schmidt, a four-year-old girl from Ohio, has deeply saddened her family and community after her sudden and tragic passing. Initially thought to be a common cold, Maisie’s illness quickly escalated, leading to her hospitalization and placement in a medically induced coma at Rainbow Babies and Children’s Hospital. Despite the efforts of…