Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.

Prince Harry’s appearance on Stephen Colbert’s show turned from lighthearted Hallmark spoof to pointed political theater in a single line. Playing along with Colbert’s joke about America being “obsessed with royalty,” Harry coolly replied, “Really? I heard you elected a king.” The audience’s immediate boos revealed how raw the Trump question remains, and how dangerous…

For almost half a decade, the pipe bomb case hung over Washington like a ghost of January 6—visible in memory, invisible in resolution. The bombs, placed outside the RNC and DNC headquarters on the eve of the Capitol attack, were not crude props. Investigators say they were viable, built to maim and kill, and positioned…

Incident A young father made a troubling decision that left “his entire community shaken.” He put his two daughters in the family car and started “a small fire nearby,” alarming neighbors who saw smoke. Rescue Bystanders acted quickly, rushing to the car and calling for help. Thanks to their “swift response,” firefighters arrived within minutes,…

The latest federal charges against Donald Trump mark a turning point: prosecutors are no longer just arguing that January 6 was a disgrace, but that it was a crime built on intent. Conspiracy to obstruct an official proceeding and to violate constitutional rights cuts to the core of what the peaceful transfer of power is…

In the end, the spectacle surrounding Elizabeth Baxter and Sean Dunn faded as quickly as it had erupted, leaving behind only a faint echo of outrage and a few scorched reputations. Their names became shorthand for disrespect and insubordination, weaponized by pundits and partisans who found in their outbursts a convenient morality tale. But once…

For nearly three decades, Ed Bambas believed he had done everything right: loyal service to his country, decades at General Motors, a fully paid-off home, and a pension he trusted. Then the 2009 bankruptcy shattered it all. His pension vanished, his healthcare disappeared, and with his wife gravely ill, he watched the security he’d earned…

The Alden family’s fall became public when a black SUV delivered a foreclosure notice to their Frisco mansion, revealing “thirty million dollars in debt.” Their troubles began after their son became involved in a criminal case, prompting the family to launch a crowdfunding campaign that drew millions. Supporters believed they were helping a family in…

Plane Crashes Off Roatan Island, Killing 12 The Crash: A small plane plunged into the Caribbean Sea off Roatan Island, Honduras, killing at least twelve people, including U.S. citizens. Civil aviation official Carlos Padilla said the aircraft “made a sharp turn to the right of the runway and fell into the water” just after takeoff.…

This single-family home, built in 1933, sits on nearly half an acre, offering ample outdoor space in a quiet rural area of Pickens. The property presents a rare combination of classic colonial architecture and expansive grounds, making it appealing for those seeking privacy, character, and a customizable living environment. Inside, the home spans approximately 2,900…

Charity Pierce became known for her appearance on My 600-lb Life, where she shared how her size affected her mobility and daily independence. Wanting to improve her health. she chose to pursue major lifestyle changes, including weight-loss surgery. She understood that the operation was only one step, and that long-term progress would require steady effort.…