Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.

1. Authenticity Authentic individuals stay true to themselves, embracing both strengths and flaws. They express thoughts honestly and live by their core values. 2. Integrity Integrity means upholding moral principles even when unobserved. Such individuals are honest, responsible, and reliable. 3. Resilience Resilient people recover from setbacks, using challenges as growth opportunities. Their persistence drives…

Intern’s Murder Exposes Systemic Crisis On June 30, 2025, 21‑year‑old congressional intern Eric Tarpinian‑Jachym was killed by stray gunfire near Mount Vernon Square in Washington, D.C. while walking home from a gathering. He was interning in the office of Ron Estes (R‑Kansas) and had come to the capital with public‑service ambitions. Within months, authorities arrested two 17‑year‑old suspects — Kelvin Thomas…

Internet users have a new obsession — and it’s not a celebrity or a new filter. It’s a rock. Well… kind of. A photo that was posted by a mom on Reddit has sent online users into full-on detective mode after she shared a seemingly peaceful seaside snapshot with the simple caption: “Find my daughter.”…

Federal Probe Targets Rising Congresswoman in Immigration Scandal Washington, D.C. — In a story that has gripped Capitol Hill, federal authorities have opened an investigation into Representative Alina Cortez (D-NY)following allegations that her office hired an undocumented staffer and helped others evade immigration enforcement. Allegations and Inquiry According to officials, the Department of Homeland Security…

Heartbreaking Discovery After days of searching, authorities confirmed that 18-year-old twins Carolina and Luiza were found dead in a remote area outside the city. The discovery ended an intensive effort by police, volunteers, and family members hoping to find them alive. Ongoing Investigation Police reported no immediate signs of foul play but said the case…

Historic Disaster An 8.9 magnitude earthquake—the strongest in 140 years—struck Japan early Tuesday, with its epicenter off Miyagi Prefecture. Buildings in Tokyo, over 300 kilometers away, shook violently as alarms sounded across the nation. Massive Destruction More than 3,000 people are confirmed dead, and thousands remain missing. A tsunami with waves over 10 meters swept…

What It Means If You See a Fish or a Plane The image can be seen as either a fish or a plane — your brain chooses one based on how it processes shapes. Seeing a fish suggests a focus on smaller details, while seeing a plane shows a tendency to perceive broader patterns. Both…

A recent interview, she opened up about the pressures of living under her father’s spotlight, explaining that it wasn’t always the glamorous life people imagined. “My dad used to push me to be strong, no matter what,” she said, describing how his famous tough-love approach shaped her resilience and character. She went on to say…

A Final Gift of Love   After my wife’s funeral, I came home expecting silence — not the roar of motorcycles in my driveway.   Still in my black suit, I opened the door and froze. My house was full of bikers — not stealing, but repairing. Some painted the living room, others fixed the…

Why Men’s and Women’s Shirts Button Differently If you’ve ever shared a closet, you might have noticed: women’s shirts button on the left, men’s on the right. This small detail has roots in centuries-old customs. In earlier times, wealthy women were dressed by right-handed maids, so left-side buttons made dressing easier. Men, who dressed themselves,…