Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.

Air travel has a way of bringing people together from all walks of life. Inside an airplane cabin, strangers share the same space for hours, often sitting shoulder-to-shoulder, breathing recycled air, and adjusting to the rhythm of a journey they cannot fully control. Sometimes, those shared experiences bring warmth and kindness. Other times, they test…

Remembering Our Elders: A Viral Video’s Gentle Reminder About Connection Introduction:   The Fast Pace of Modern Life Modern life is often described as a whirlwind—fast, noisy, and constantly demanding our attention. With smartphones in hand, digital notifications pinging, and schedules packed with endless tasks, it is easy to lose sight of the quiet details…

Tattoos serve as a form of self-expression that sometimes have certain cultural or religious significance. For some people, tattoos are simply a pure form of art or a way to commemorate an event or a loved one. Regardless of the reasons for getting a tattoo, it remains a personal decision, and in some cultures, it…

Two U.S. military aviators from California were lost during a training mission, a solemn reminder that no mission is ever truly routine. They were more than pilots—they were sons, teammates, and patriots who chose service over ease. Their sacrifice, though in peace, carries the weight of war. Remembered for their quiet strength, skill, and spirit,…

  Sleeping with the wrong person can leave lasting emotional scars. What seems like a brief moment of pleasure can spiral into regret, confusion, and heartache—especially when intimacy is shared with someone who doesn’t value or respect you. Beyond emotional fallout, it can damage friendships, spark drama, and even harm your reputation if boundaries or…

  It’s a date that should go down in history — a stain on our collective conscience. On June 14th, 2023, the Adriana, a fishing boat carrying 750 people, capsized in the Mediterranean. The more than 600 deaths were entirely preventable. And yet the world barely flinched.

A Life Behind Bars For twelve long years, he woke up every morning in the cold of cell B-17. Once, he had tried to fight—writing letters, reaching out to lawyers, begging anyone who would listen to believe in his innocence. But no one did. Slowly, he stopped resisting. He accepted the silence, the walls, and…