Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.

Zohran Mamdani, the newly elected mayor of New York City, has captured national attention not only for making history but also for igniting an unexpected debate over his official place in the city’s long line of mayors. After winning the race on November 4, Mamdani delivered a confident victory speech, declaring that “New York has…

The passing of Iain Douglas-Hamilton marks the loss of a remarkable conservationist whose work quietly reshaped global understanding of one of the world’s most iconic species. Known for his pioneering research on elephant behavior, Douglas-Hamilton dedicated more than six decades to studying, protecting, and advocating for elephants across Africa. His findings helped transform the way…

Charlie Kirk, the founder of Turning Point USA, has long been a polarizing figure in American politics. But this month, a surprising story surfaced online that paints a very different picture of him during his teenage years.See more… A man claiming to have gone to school with Kirk shared a post describing years of bullying…

The global reading community has been left in disbelief after the unexpected death of internationally beloved novelist Sophie Kinsella at just 55 years old. Kinsella, famous for her romantic-comedy novels that sold tens of millions of copies worldwide and inspired major film adaptations, passed away peacefully surrounded by family after a long battle with a…

I always thought TikTok was just for young people – dances, challenges, and trends that I could never understand. But my son didn’t let me miss this opportunity: “Dad, you have to try it,” he said with a smile. At first, I thought it was just a game for fun. I tried to do a…

Dental problems don’t just affect the mouth – they can also impact blood pressure, inflammation, and heart health. Dr. Yuan Chia-hung from New York University notes that pain usually appears only when the problem is already severe. After the pandemic, many patients visited the dentist only when their teeth had started to loosen or the…

Leonardo DiCaprio has revealed the reason why he is often seen wearing a mask in public. He explains that it is a way to maintain his privacy and to “disappear” when he has nothing special to share or show to the public. His philosophy is to appear in public only when he has something to…

A tragic shooting at Kentucky State University (KSU) on Tuesday afternoon left one student dead and another critically injured, raising renewed concerns about campus safety across the United States. The incident occurred near Young Hall at approximately 3:15 p.m. EST and, according to authorities, was quickly brought under control with no continuing threat to students…

Young Hollywood stars often seem to live a dream filled with attention, opportunity, and constant excitement, but for some, the bright lights reveal a different truth. That was the case for a teen actor who rose to fame seemingly overnight after landing a major role on the hit show Growing Pains. As a child, he…

Trump has proposed multiple strategies to reduce the cost of living for Americans. Among them are targeted tax cuts for middle- and low-income households, aiming to increase disposable income directly. He has also emphasized support for small businesses, arguing that reducing regulatory burdens and offering subsidies will lower production costs, which could translate into lower…