Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.

  • Bret Baier Provides Positive Update on Pete Hegsethโ€™s Nomination

    Fox News anchor Bret Baier has provided a positive update on Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trumpโ€™s pick to lead the Department of Defense. During a segment on Fox News, Baier said thereโ€™s been โ€œgrowing optimismโ€ with Trumpโ€™s team that Hegsethโ€™s nomination is moving in the โ€œright directionโ€ with Republican senators. โ€œI think there is this…

  • The Meaning Behind Shoes Strung Up On A Power Line

    The Meaning Behind Shoes Strung Up On A Power Line Although I donโ€™t think the phenomenon is quite as common now as it was when I was a kid, youโ€™ve likely been walking or driving through a neighborhood only to see a pair of sneakers tied together by the shoelaces and tossed up on to…

  • What Does It Mean When a Man Scratches a Womanโ€™s Palm?

    1. A Gesture of Interest** Scratching someoneโ€™s palm during a handshake or interaction can symbolize flirtation or romantic interest, particularly in certain cultures. This subtle gesture communicates attraction without words, leveraging the palmโ€™s delicate and intimate nature to create a connection. **2. Cultural Perspectives** In African and Caribbean communities, this action often conveys romantic intent.…

  • Trump Scores Massive Victory As Appeals Court Lifts Injunction On His DEI Order

    ย Getty Images President Donald Trump has scored a key victory in his quest to end Diversity, Equity and Inclusion programs in the federal government. On Friday, an appeals court nixed a lower courtโ€™s injunction against the presidentโ€™s executive order to end DEI programs funded with federal tax dollars. The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals, based…

  • MSNBC Host Says Heโ€™s Taking A Break Because He Is โ€˜Exhaustedโ€™ Over Trump

    ย Getty Images Imagine being so rich that you can walk away from your job because President Donald Trump broke you. That is the reality for MSNBC host Lawrence Oโ€™Donnell, who announced that he is stepping away after 50 days of covering the president and his administration after claiming he is โ€œexhausted.โ€ He made the announcement…

Got any book recommendations?