Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.

  A sleepover prank took a terrifying turn when the trusted friends of a 12-year-old Georgia boy dumped scalding water on him, ripping the skin from his face and leaving him with severe burns. Georgia’s Trey West spent New Year’s Day in hospital, recovering from the severe burns left on most of his face after…

  Rita had already buried her son. Now, the world had buried her. Years on the streets had stolen her smile, her dignity, her face in the mirror. Then a stranger stopped, looked closer, and refused to walk away. A dentist’s chair. Scissors. Hair dye. A trembling first glance at a new self. What happened…

  Berrisexuality is an emerging micro-label used by people who experience attraction to all genders but feel a noticeably stronger or more frequent pull toward women, feminine-aligned, and androgynous individuals. It describes a pattern where attraction isn’t limited, but where one direction consistently feels more natural or resonant. For many who use the term, attraction…

    The recent dispute over healthcare subsidies reflects a fundamental disagreement about how the nation should manage rising medical costs and maintain affordable coverage. Many policymakers argue that extending the current subsidies is essential to preventing steep premium increases that would otherwise burden families. They see these subsidies as a practical tool to keep…