Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.

A woman was caught on video vaping in front of a flight attendant before being escorted off the plane for violating federal aviation rules—and people can’t believe the audacity. “How to get booted off a plane,” reads the caption for an insanely viral TikTok currently—and honestly, if that’s one of your goals in life, you…

17-year-old Austin Metcalf, a student-athlete from Frisco, Texas, was fatally stabbed during a track meet on April 2 after a confrontation with another student, Anthony Karmel. His twin brother, Hunter, witnessed the tragic moment and held Austin as he passed away. Austin was a promising athlete known for his leadership and kindness. His mother, Meghan,…

Five weeks ago, my world changed in the most beautiful and challenging ways when I became a mother. My son, with his tiny fingers and soft sighs, became the center of my universe. Yet, amid this new and overwhelming love, a shadow loomed over our little family’s happiness — my mother-in-law.

Ever pause to retrieve a penny that fell to the ground? Even while those little coins might not seem like much, over time they might build up. What if you were able to gather every penny you came across in a month? For a year, perhaps? Otha Anders, though, is a man who elevated it…

The pregnant sow had been acting strange all morning. She was restless, panting heavily, and refused to eat. When she went into labor, the farmer and his family were worried. The animal was burning up with fever, her body trembling with exhaustion. They feared the worst.Expecting a small litter of 4 or 5 piglets, they…

he expert showed up on time and looked closely at the mysterious eggs. They felt shivers down their spines from his initial amazement and the fear in his eyes. Lily’s parents waited impatiently for his evaluation. For Lily’s parents, the seriousness of the situation was a burden. They attempted to talk about the need for…

I went to pick up my wife and newborn twins from the hospital, excited to finally bring them home. The last few days had been a whirlwind of joy, anticipation, and sleepless nights, but today was the day we would be a family under one roof. As I walked into the maternity ward, the nurse…

I was folding laundry when I noticed something odd on my husband’s back while he changed his shirt — a faint, tattooed barcode near his shoulder blade. “What’s that?” I asked, trying to laugh it off. He brushed it off casually, saying it was “just a dumb college thing.” But curiosity got the better of…