Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.

A devoted Canadian father of two boys wanted to take his family to Disneyland. What was meant to be the trip of a lifetime ended with fury when they realized how much money it would cost them to be there. He took to social media to spread awareness of his outrage. Disneyland is an unequivocal…

When Aaron Rodgers’ foot bent awkwardly under his body while being sacked on his fourth play as a New York Jet Monday night, not only did his Achilles tendon tear, but it also tore the hopes and dreams of Jet fans and the team’s front office. The Jets spent the offseason loading up an already…

The dancing challenges people take on and post on social media are one of my favorite things to watch. You must enjoy these trials as well. They promote goodwill and in some way unite people.Most likely, you’ve come across the The Git Up challenge. It all began with a dancing tutorial made by Blanco Brown…

When John Elway took control of the Denver Broncos, he made some demands. One was that he had full control over football operations. When the issue of kneeling came along, he made it clear: not on my field. Two of his players, however, continue to buck the system by kneeling during away games. The first…

It was a tale of two national anthems at Thursday’s NFL kickoff between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Detroit Lions as fans loudly made their opinions heard about which they prefer. Video from the pregame ceremony shows Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes crossing the field as a hail of boos rain down at Arrowhead Stadium…

A poignant Budweiser commercial that aired just once on Super Bowl XXXVI in 2002 captures the emotion of 9/11. The ad showcases the iconic Clydesdale horses, a symbol of Budweiser, in a moving tribute to the victims of the tragic event. The horses are shown running, equipped, and pulling a wagon through snow-covered fields and…

This little girl in second grade always dreamed of attending the father-daughter dance. However, she never thought that she would actually be able to go since her father passed away.That is until they made the right decision to volunteer escorts for children who do not have dads.“I reached out to the mother, [she] said it…

Dolly Parton lived in a shack with 11 siblings and could hardly bathe regularly. Her father couldn’t read but still supported her and her family. She stays humble and annually donates millions of dollars. Even though she has amassed massive fame and fortune, Dolly Parton has remained humble amid her stellar career as a musician,…