Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.

In this compelling story about the influence of social media, Mark Cropp, a young man from New Zealand, was serving a two-year, three-month term for an unsuccessful drug trade when he found himself at a crossroads. Desperate for a new beginning after serving his sentence, Mark made a decision that would have a significant impact…

An angry kid who didn’t get along with their dad told Reddit that their dad had been cheating on them. After seeing the man behave in a strange way, the child got suspicious. One day, the man got home late and didn’t know that his child could smell something strange on him. Only a few…

The Robinson family started preparing the baby’s room as soon as they settled into their new house so that it would be ready when the new member of the family was born. In just four months, Mrs. Robinson had to give birth to a boy, her second child, in 4 months. The Robinsons were animal…

Although we slowly start to eradicate that view, we are still judged on the outside looks. Just an example (I’ve personally seen myself the other day) is when a guy with tattoos and a hoodie passes next to police officers, they might get suspicious to get them checked. It’s a sad view of life, but…

Recently, a beautiful family portrait was taken, including six generations of women. Gracie Howell, 58, said her grandma, Mae Dell (Taylor) Hawkins, was 98 years old and has held many infants in her lifetime. MaeDell, who now has a great-great-great-granddaughter named Zhavia, was pictured last month doting over the newborn. Gracie thought the photo was…