Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.

Aseemingly straightforward math brainteaser has suddenly gone viral in today’s internet environment, when content can spread quickly. The task at hand asks participants to estimate the amount of money a business lost following a theft of a $100 bill by a crook who then made a transaction. There has been a lot of discussion about…

We’ve all experienced wanting to do something but lacking permission, especially as kids. This heartwarming story is about a little girl who couldn’t resist her curiosity. She knocked on her neighbor’s door but got no response. Undeterred, she left a heartfelt letter in their mailbox asking, “Could she use their basketball hoop to shoot some…

On August 15, 2024, Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan arrived in Bogotá, Colombia, making a stylish entrance in matching navy suits. Their visit, organized by Vice President Francia Márquez, aims to address various social issues. Meghan wore a navy Veronica Beard waistcoat and matching cropped trousers, complemented by elegant accessories, while Harry donned a herringbone…

From their cherubic days as child actors to their evolving adult selves, Dylan and Cole Sprouse have captivated fans throughout their careers. As kids, they charmed audiences with their roles in hits like “Friends” and “Big Daddy,” their identical looks making them the epitome of cuteness. However, as they transitioned into adulthood, both faced challenges.…

At 34 weeks pregnant, Mary was jolted awake by her husband’s screams of “Fire!” But it was a cruel prank, orchestrated by Daniel and his friends, to exploit her deep-seated trauma from a past house fire. The emotional damage was instant. “How could you do this to me?” Mary cried, feeling betrayed by the person…

An out-of-towner drove his car into a ditch in a remote area. Luckily, a local farmer arrived with his big, strong horse named Buddy. The farmer hitched Buddy up to the car and yelled, “Pull, Nellie, pull!” But Buddy didn’t move. The farmer then shouted, “Pull, Buster, pull!” Still, Buddy didn’t budge. The farmer called…

Has your partner started acting weird like they’ve been replaced by a stranger? Mine was glued to his phone all the time and dodging me like I had the plague. Then, out of nowhere, he sent a bizarre text demanding I bleach my hair. I dug deeper, and what I found shook me to the…

In a recent interview, Brad Pitt revealed that he has prosopagnosia, or “facial blindness,” a rare neurological condition. Symptoms include difficulty recognizing faces, which can vary in severity among individuals. Despite no link to learning disabilities or memory loss, some may experience chronic anxiety or depression due to social challenges. Prosopagnosia can be congenital or…

When I decided to surprise my husband by delivering his forgotten lunch to his university class, I never anticipated stumbling upon a nightmare. Seeing my face on his lecture slide, described in humiliating terms, I knew our marriage would never be the same. My name is Janet, and my husband, Mark, is a psychology professor.…