Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.

Michael J. Fox has spent much of his career defying expectations, especially after being diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease at just 29. To me, he’s of the most courageous people on earth. But recently, she opened up about some deeply personal challenges. “I wake up and get the message..” Sometimes I feel a pang of sadness…

Rediscovering the Lost Art of Sewing Sewing has come a long way—from simple needles and thread to today’s advanced machines. Yet, along that journey, many once-essential techniques have quietly faded away. But imagine this: a simple, old-fashioned method that makes your stitches stronger and helps you sew faster. Intrigued? One forgotten trick is making a well-deserved comeback,…

How to Handle a Man Who Doesn’t Appreciate You If a man fails to value you, the most important truth is this: you don’t teach someone to appreciate you by overgiving, chasing, or staying longer. You teach them through your response to being undervalued. Here’s how to take control—step by step. 1. Be Honest With Yourself Ask…

A new law could potentially see the killer of Ukrainian Iryna Zarutska put to death using an extremely rare method of execution. The slaying of Zarutksa, a 23-year-old refugee, in broad daylight on August 22 caused uproar, with thousands of people online backing calls for a harsh punishment for the depraved individual responsible. The young…

Title: Is Israel Under Attack in 2025? Introduction: In recent news, there have been reports of Israel coming under attack in the year 2025. Let’s delve into the details and understand the situation better. lsraeI under attack 2025 The year 2025 has brought a new wave of challenges for Israel, with reports emerging of the…

After several tense days filled with uncertainty, the case of the missing 2-year-old boy has finally come to a calm and unexpected end. What began as a distressing search turned out to be a misunderstanding that took everyone by surprise. The boy, whose disappearance had mobilized neighbors, police, and volunteers, was found safe and in…

Hollywood director Michael Preece, best known for his work on Walker, Texas Ranger and Dallas, has died at age 88 from heart failure at his Los Angeles home. Starting his career in the 1950s as a script supervisor, he worked on classics like True Grit, How the West Was Won, and I Spy before transitioning…

“Iryna’s Law” Could Affect Death Penalty for Her Killer The tragic murder of 23-year-old Ukrainian refugee Iryna Zarutska on August 22 shocked the nation. Zarutska was stabbed on a Charlotte train by Decarlos Brown Jr., a known felon with 14 prior arrests. She died at the scene despite witnesses’ efforts to save her. In response,…

The bartender raises an eyebrow. “Rough day?” “You could say that,” the man sighs. “I just found out my dad is gay.” The next day, the same man returns, looking even more dejected. He orders another six double brandies. The bartender shakes his head. “Back again? What happened this time?” With a deep sigh, the…

Blackridge Correctional Facility had always prided itself on being impenetrable — a fortress of order and discipline where nothing escaped the watchful eyes of its security network. Every corner of the facility was monitored by high-resolution cameras. Every keycard swipe was logged, every corridor recorded, every cell accounted for. It was the kind of place…