Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.

Our dogs know more than we think.In one awkward, embarrassing sniff, they read secrets from our bodies we don’t even know ourselves. It feels rude, invasive, even shameful. But behind that nose in your most private space is a silent language of health, fear, trust, and love that humans barely understa… Dogs live through scent…

Trump’s proposed $2,000 tariff dividend is pitched as a win-win: reward “moderate income” Americans while chipping away at a $37 trillion national debt. But the math is unforgiving. If roughly 150 million adults qualify, the cost could approach $300 billion— far more than the $195 billion collected in tariffs so far. Supporters point to an…

What ultimately remained after the uproar over Elizabeth Baxter and Sean Dunn was not a grand lesson in patriotism or rebellion, but a cautionary reminder of how quickly public attention can be captured, inflamed, and then discarded. Their actions were real, their consequences painful, yet their legacy was reduced to a shorthand insult in partisan…

A Quiet Celebration of Love This digital painting captures an intimate moment between a couple, using stylized art to deepen emotional impact and visual beauty. Warm Atmosphere Warm shades of yellow, orange, and brown dominate the scene, creating a comforting, inviting tone. “These colors evoke feelings of warmth, closeness, and comfort.” Soft Lighting & Connection…

Every egg arrives with a built-in defense system: the cuticle, or “bloom.” This delicate outer layer seals microscopic pores in the shell, blocking bacteria like Salmonella from slipping inside. When you wash an egg—especially under running water—you can strip away that shield and even help push bacteria through the shell. That means the very act…

While the Senate slipped into summer recess, the capital’s calm was an illusion. Trump’s public attack on Schumer shattered any pretense of quiet negotiation, exposing a standoff that was never just about nominees. Schumer’s demands over frozen funds and future spending cuts collided with Trump’s refusal to bend, turning routine confirmations into a test of…

Chuck Woolery, the beloved game show host, has passed away at the age of 83. He was best known as the first host of “Wheel of Fortune.” His close friend and podcast co-host, Mark Young, shared the sad news with TMZ. According to Mark, he was with Chuck at his home in Texas when Chuck…

The proposal, dubbed “Trump Accounts,” would grant every American baby born within a specific four-year period a $1,000 government-funded investment account, tethered directly to stock market performance. For many families, especially those shut out of traditional wealth-building opportunities, the idea of a nest egg quietly compounding from birth feels nothing short of transformative. Supporters envision…

The proposal, dubbed “Trump Accounts,” would grant every American baby   born within a specific four-year period a $1,000 government-funded investment account, tethered directly to stock market performance. For many families, especially those shut out of traditional wealth-building opportunities, the idea of a nest egg quietly compounding from birth feels nothing short of transformative. Supporters…

The quiet order to send 200 Marines into Florida’s ICE detention network marks a new, unsettling blur between military presence and domestic immigration enforcement. Officials insist the mission is limited to logistics and administrative support: moving supplies, handling paperwork, coordinating transport, and easing the load on overstretched ICE staff. Yet for many, the image of…