Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.

Remember the days when summer afternoons were spent in your grandfather’s garage, the smell of sawdust in the air, and the rhythmic sound of hammering echoing from the walls? Whether it was fixing an old chair, building a treehouse, or crafting something out of nothing, there was always a toolbox filled with solid, well-used tools—none…

Regarding the “Doomsday Glacier,” experts have released yet another horrifying update, and things are not looking good. The Thwaites Glacier, a sheet of ice about the size of Great Britain, is continuing to recede, scientists have warned. Since 1850, the average annual increase in Earth’s temperature has been 0.11F, and the effects of global warming…

Molly, a disabled 17-year-old, faced life without a prom date and the fresh grief of losing her mother. Her estranged father, Danny, arrived at the funeral, much to her surprise. Molly had only known Danny through child support payments and negative remarks from her mother, Daisy. After the funeral, Danny insisted Molly move in with…

The first time I noticed the tiny blue sneakers near Paul’s grave, I assumed it was a mistake. Surely, someone had left them on the wrong headstone. Perhaps a grieving parent, lost in the fog of mourning, had misplaced them. I knew well how grief can cloud the mind. After Paul’s tragic car accident, I…

Phil Donahue, the legendary US talk show host, has passed away at the age of 88. His family confirmed the news, stating that Donahue died peacefully at home on Sunday after a long illness, surrounded by loved ones. Widely regarded as the “king of daytime talk,” Donahue created and hosted *The Phil Donahue Show*, a…