Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.

The tragic accident that occurred on the morning of last Sunday, July 16, on the CE-060 highway, between Caririaçu and Juazeiro do Norte, casts a veil of mourning over the Cariri region. The irreparable loss of an entire family, made up of Hérida Nascimento da Silva, Sebastião Cícero Gomes and little Miguel Nascimento Gomes,just 3…

Most people barely notice their veins—until one day they look a little darker or more pronounced. Sometimes it sparks curiosity, sometimes vanity, and sometimes concern. Visible veins aren’t automatically a problem, but they also aren’t meaningless. They reflect changes in body composition, circulation, aging, or lifestyle. Veins return blood to the heart and sit close…

Rare, Fatal Workplace Injury An 18-year-old worker in India died after a heavy metal object struck the front of his head, ecausing a catastrophic cervical spine injury. Published in the Journal of Orthopaedic Case Reports (Sept. 2022), doctors described it as the first documented case of its kind. The Incident   The impact left him unconscious and…

For many older drivers, the car is more than transport; it is proof of autonomy, adulthood, and relevance. Losing that license can feel like losing a part of themselves. Yet tragedies like the crash in La Rochelle expose a brutal truth: aging quietly erodes abilities we rely on in traffic—peripheral vision, quick reactions, split-second judgment—long…

The news of a former child actor’s passing has brought sadness to many who remember his early roles on television. His family shared that he died suddenly at his home after ongoing health challenges that had affected him for several years. Loved ones described the moment as heartbreaking, noting that he had faced multiple medical…

Trump’s pledge fused raw emotion with political theater, turning complex trade policy into a simple, electrifying image: cash in people’s hands before Christmas. For families crushed by prices and debt, it felt like someone had finally spoken their language. But beneath the promise lies a maze of missing legislation, unbuilt systems, and untested assumptions about…

Remembering Jacoby Jones feels unreal, especially since his death came just days after a major career milestone. The football world was shocked by the sudden loss of someone known for his vibrant spirit and uplifting presence. Tributes highlighted both his talent and the warmth he brought to every interaction. Shortly before his passing, Jones was…

My heart began to race. I opened the picture again and zoomed in on the rear window of the truck, scanning the reflection. At first, I thought he was mistaken, that maybe it was just the glare of the sun or a tree in the distance. But as I looked closer, my stomach dropped. There…

1. The Hook and the Puzzle A cloud-shaped grid puzzle spread online alongside the dramatic claim, “Most people are narcissists… Count the squares.” The line is just attention-grabbing—the puzzle actually explores how people perceive shapes. Most viewers first notice the small squares, showing how the brain focuses on obvious details. The puzzle isn’t about personality;…