Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.

This image is a digital painting or stylized artwork depicting a couple sharing an intimate moment. The artwork is characterized by warm tones, predominantly shades of yellow, orange, and brown, creating a cozy and passionate atmosphere. In the scene, the man is holding the woman close, lifting her slightly as they engage in a passionate…

We’ve all heard the saying, “What goes around, comes around.” But when it actually happens—and especially when karma makes her appearance in real-time—it can be truly unforgettable.These 12 stories from everyday people show how justice can strike with perfect timing. Some are poetic. Some are funny. Others hit like a gut punch. Either way, they…

When my husband Greg casually suggested we use my daughter Ava’s college fund—left by her late father—for his daughter Becca’s wedding, I was shocked. That money was set aside with love and purpose. While Greg saw it as a convenient solution to a $30,000 shortfall, I saw it as an attempt to take from Ava’s…

Doctor Spellman adopted and raised his sister’s triplets after she tragically died during childbirth. Leah went into labor at 36 weeks, with her brother Thomas by her side as doctors rushed her to the operating room. “You’re the best brother,” she whispered—her last words before complications claimed her life during the C-section. Though the babies…

Yesterday morning, while sorting laundry by the window, I noticed something that made my heart skip a beat. At first, I thought it was just a bit of lint or maybe dried detergent stuck to the fabric. But when I turned the shirt toward the light… I felt a wave of unease. Could it be…

High blood pressure, or hypertension, affects millions of people worldwide and is a major risk factor for serious health problems such as heart attacks, strokes, and kidney disease. Often called the “silent killer,” it may show no symptoms for years, making regular monitoring essential. Hypertension occurs when the force of blood against artery walls is…

Footage: A capture of the tsunami attacking Ishinomaki city of Miyagi prefecture. Mr. Koichi Abe of Ishinomaki Gas Inc. video recorded the footage from the rooftop of his office (at the time) near Ishinomaki fishing port. Following the great earthquake, approximately 35 people including employees from Ishinomaki Gas were evacuated to this rooftop at their…

The last thing I ever said to my father was that I didn’t need him. The next morning, he was gone, leaving behind only a locked box with a note: “For the right moment.” Twenty years passed before I dared to open it. That day, I was nineteen and had just said yes to my…

I was enjoying a peaceful Saturday morning when my husband, Alex, strolled in and casually announced, “My family’s coming in four hours. Could you tidy up, shop, cook, and make dessert?” Then he handed me a checklist—of tasks only for me—while he relaxed on the couch like royalty. It wasn’t the first time he pulled…

Have you ever walked past a home and noticed window bars that bulge outward slightly, like a gentle curve or a “potbelly” pressing away from the glass? These aren’t just whimsical design choices or quirky bits of metalwork. Known as “potbellied” window bars, their unusual shape actually has a thoughtful and functional purpose. While they…