Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.

“I brought my daughter into the world and took her out of it.” As I held Deborah’s hand during her final moments, a mix of sadness and relief overcame me—my vibrant daughter, who fought a brave battle with bowel cancer, was finally free from pain. Despite being a mother of three, losing Deborah, who passed…

  Every day, millions of photos appear online. Most of them fade without a trace — selfies, cityscapes, vacation shots. But once in a while, an image surfaces that defies explanation. Not because it’s edited. Not because it’s staged. But because it captures something that isn’t supposed to be there. Something… deeply unsettling. One such…

  It has now been eight years since Tanzania experienced one of its most devastating tragedies—the Karatu school bus accident that claimed the lives of 32 innocent children, two beloved teachers, and the bus driver. On May 6, 2017, what started as a hopeful day for students quickly turned into a day of national sorrow,…

This enchanting Magic Custard Cake lives up to its name—one batter transforms into a three-layered dessert as it bakes. A soft, cake-like top gives way to a silky custard center and a dense, pudding-like base, all from a single pour. It’s the perfect dessert to wow guests, yet surprisingly simple to make at home.  

Julia always dreamed of being the Perfect Neighbor. Her goal was to inspire other women in the community by being a role model. Picture the look on her face as her mother rolled up on a Harley-Davidson, pulling into the driveway. Julia felt a wave of pure embarrassment that almost pushed her to the brink…

He was in his cell, waiting to be executed, and he asked as a last…See more The United States, one of the countries with the highest number of incarcerated people in the world, faces a reality that has generated controversy, international criticism, and profound reflection on its judicial system: at least 79 minors under the…