Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.

  • A NEW VOICE RISES IN NEW

    A NEW VOICE RISES IN NEW

    Zohran Mamdaniโ€™s confirmation sent ripples through New Yorkโ€™s political landscape, signaling both a new direction and a test of ideals. To his supporters, it was a long-awaited breakthroughโ€”a moment when progressive values finally found a seat at the table. They hailed his vision for affordable housing, environmental reform, and justice-driven leadership as the change their…

  • Father takes his s0nโ€™s life after finding out he is gaโ€ฆ See more

    Father takes his s0nโ€™s life after finding out he is gaโ€ฆ See more

    A recent family incident has started a nationwide conversation about understanding, compassion, and the importance of unconditional love. It highlights how crucial it is for parents to listen, support, and stand by their children โ€” especially when they open up about who they truly are. Experts and advocates emphasize that acceptance at home can transform…

  • Driver dead, kids injured after school bus crash on Highway 401 near London, Ont.

    Driver dead, kids injured after school bus crash on Highway 401 near London, Ont.

    A school bus driver has died and four children have been taken to hospital with minor injuries following a school bus crash off the westbound lanes of Highway 401 in London, Ont., Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) announced Sunday. The crash and the ensuing investigation closed the highwayโ€™s westbound lanes between Veteranโ€™s Memorial Parkway and Highbury…

  • Mom Straps Her Newborn In Car Sea

    Mom Straps Her Newborn In Car Sea

    When a devastating house fire broke out in Wyoming, Illinois, 21-year-old Shelby Carter found herself in an unimaginable situation. Trapped upstairs with her 10-day-old daughter, Keana, and with the flames rapidly advancing, Shelby had only moments to act. She made a courageous and selfless decision that ultimately saved her babyโ€™s life. With no way to…

  • Waiter Upset Over Small Tip โ€” Days

    Waiter Upset Over Small Tip โ€” Days

    Teenโ€™s Honest Gesture Turns Restaurant Mix-Up Into Viral Lesson in Kindness A Los Angeles waiter learned how a simple act of kindness can come full circle. During a dinner shift, he served four polite teenagers dining out alone for the first time. He offered meal suggestions and treated them โ€œwith genuine patience and respect.โ€ When…

  • My Wife Forced My Pregnant Daughter to Sleep

    My Wife Forced My Pregnant Daughter to Sleep

    A House Divided I thought I knew my own houseโ€”the quirks of the stairs, the hum of the kitchen light. I didnโ€™t know my pregnant daughter had been sleeping on a thin air mattress in the hallway. Iโ€™m Rufus, 55, a freight worker. My wife Sarah died ten years ago, leaving me and our daughter…

  • When Someone in the Family Pas

    When Someone in the Family Pas

    A loved oneโ€™s funeral is one of lifeโ€™s most heartbreaking moments.   n the whirlwind of arrangements and the fog of grief, families often make decisions quickly โ€” sometimes too quickly. First,ย personal letters and cardsย should be kept. Whether handwritten or typed, they capture your loved oneโ€™s words, personality, and emotions. These messages often hold intimate…

  • Robin Williamsโ€™ Final On-Screen Line

    Robin Williamsโ€™ Final On-Screen Line

      The death of Robin Williams in 2014 shocked the world. The beloved actor and comedian had been suffering from a severe and rare brain disease. It was later revealed that Williams had diffuse Lewy body dementia, a fast-progressing and degenerative condition. This disease affects thinking, movement, behavior, and mood. In a past interview, Williams…

  • Recently divorced woman moves into 10โ€™x11โ€ฒ sh

    Recently divorced woman moves into 10โ€™x11โ€ฒ sh

    She lost almost everything in her divorceโ€”except for a broken shed. What she did with it is truly inspiring.     With strength and creativity, Heather transformed it into a cozy home. For many, a large house is the dream. But more and more people today choose smaller spaces, valuing simplicity, lower costs, and easier…

  • He was โ€molestedโ€ as a teen and โ€blac

    He was โ€molestedโ€ as a teen and โ€blac

    Two Stories of Resilience and Justice Ryanโ€™s life unraveled after losing his parents and the $25,000 trust his late mother left him. His stepmother Tracy spent it on โ€œhousehold needsโ€ โ€” including her sonโ€™s Jeep. When that same Jeep caused a crash, the truth surfaced in court. The judge ruled Tracy owed Ryan $25,000 and…

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