Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.

In an era of bitter gridlock, an 88–2 Senate vote is more than a policy win; it is a signal that nuclear power has moved from political third rail to strategic necessity. The bill’s supporters frame it as a response to converging crises: surging electricity demand, aging infrastructure, and intensifying climate threats. By stripping away…

Morning light spills across the 1,400-square-foot cabin, warming the logs and the wide-open living space. The primary bedroom has its own bath, while a separate guest bathroom and dedicated laundry room keep everyday life easy. A bright sunroom stretches the living area, becoming the perfect spot for coffee, reading, or watching storms roll across the…

Campbell’s Soup, an iconic brand synonymous with American culinary traditions for nearly two centuries, finds itself at a critical crossroads that threatens its very existence. For decades, Campbell’s has been a comforting presence in kitchens across the nation, offering canned soups and other processed foods that symbolized convenience and familiarity. However, the company now faces…

Police confirm an active shooter opened fire at a church in Grand Blanc, Michigan. Multiple victims have been reported. The suspect is DOWN, and the immediate threat has been neutralized. The church is burning. Absolutely evil. Pray for everyone affected. READ MORE

Many factors contribute to this, including stress, insomnia, aging, medications, health conditions, and lifestyle choices. Stress is a major culprit, affecting both your body’s physical response and your ability to fall back asleep. As stress hormones rise, your body’s heart rate and temperature can stay elevated, keeping you awake. Insomnia is another common cause, where…

In Louisiana v. Callais, the Court is weighing whether Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act will still meaningfully protect minority voters from being sliced apart or packed into districts that dilute their power. For decades, that provision has been the legal backbone for challenging unfair maps. If the justices narrow it or gut it…

Kevin Boyce’s life unraveled in a matter of days. What began as a stubborn “flu” after a tick bite in April 2024 became a medical free fall: crushing headaches, relentless vomiting, then sudden neurological decline. Doctors finally identified Powassan virus, a rare but vicious tick-borne infection that attacks the brain. Kevin never recovered; the swelling…

Trump’s pledge turned tariffs into a kind of political lottery ticket: endure a little trade war, then cash in on a $2,000 reward supposedly paid by foreign governments. In reality, the burden landed on American businesses and consumers, while the revenue stream proved too thin and volatile to sustain anything like a universal dividend. Families…

Sirens, tape, and flashing lights have now become the backdrop to a family’s worst nightmare. The young man whose body was pulled from the trunk is being remembered not as a victim, but as a son, a friend, a coworker who never deserved such an end. In living rooms and on street corners, people whisper…

Trump’s $2,000 “tariff dividend” is less a finished policy than a political bet. He has raised expectations with specific dollar figures and an informal deadline, yet his own officials admit they still don’t know who qualifies, how often it would be paid, or whether it would even arrive as cash. Early sketches from Treasury hint…