Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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When My Father Fell To Earth
At some point, all our parents have to fall to earth, down to where they are just as human as we are. In my case, it happened with a push.
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Dear America, Now Is The Time For Empathy
It seems that every day, the hateful pundits of the world are gaining more and more strength, while empathy withers and dies. It’s time we finally put a stop to it.
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Live Longer With This One Easy Trick
Let it be known: there IS a magic elixir for living longer. And best part: it’s free (gluten-free too!).
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To Be An Artist Is To Be A Rebel
Usually when we talk about what it means to make art, we think of rebellion as optional. This is why it is not. Not even close.
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How Sensitive People Afraid Of Failing Can Still Succeed
Sensitive people are often the ones most afraid of failing. Here’s why, and here’s what they can do about it.
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Your Brain Is Stupid
We have become so dependent on rationality that we have made ourselves stupid. It is time to become smart again. But to do that, we need to stop relying on our brains.
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Selfie-Shaming On The Same Day As A School Shooting
Yesterday, a video of young women taking selfies of themselves and being mocked by announcers went viral. Also, by the way, there was a school shooting.
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How I Met Elliott Smith
How a simple video game review written by Elliott Smith changed my life and taught me why art mattered.
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It’s Your Job To Do The Impossible
A post that examines why you think your dreams/desires/needs are impossible, and why you need to stare this impossibility straight in the face and go to war with it.
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When Mental Health Activism Turns Dangerous
Mental health activists have been fighting a winning war for more awareness for their cause. But there have been unintended consequences to their success.
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