Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.

Navigating the challenges of parenthood in today’s world is no small feat. It’s not just family members, but also strangers on the internet, who offer their opinions on parenting styles. Meet Jordan Driskell, a 31-year-old father of five-year-old quintuplets. Wrangling five children of the same age, especially at this curious and exploratory stage, is undeniably…

In the world of professional sports, where endorsements and lucrative deals often intertwine with the athletes’ personal values, the recent headline-making decision by Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers to turn down a staggering $100 million offer from Nike sent shockwaves through the sports and business communities alike.  Rodgers’ rejection was not just about the…

  In a surprising turn of events that has sent ripples through Hollywood, Gary Sinise, an actor celebrated not only for his compelling performances but also for his philanthropic efforts, has publicly declared his refusal to collaborate with Tom Hanks, a long-time friend and co-star in the iconic film “Forrest Gump,” on a new project…

  In a surprising turn of events, controversial rocker Kid Rock has turned down a lucrative opportunity to perform alongside country music icon Garth Brooks in a $150 million show. Rock cited Brooks’ perceived “wokeness” and frequent booing as reasons for his refusal. This decision has ignited a flurry of speculation and debate, shedding light…

Quaker Oats caused quite the stir in 2020 when it announced it would be retiring its “Aunt Jemima” brand in light of the Black Lives Matter movement. Yet just one day after said announcement, a great-grandson of “Aunt Jemima” protested the decision, stating the family’s belief that the move would stand only to erase black…

The conservative activist group One Million Moms recently started a petition against Target after the company rolled out a lineup of LGBT-inspired Christmas products. The organization claims such merchandise is inappropriate considering the Christian origin of the holiday. One Million Moms emphasized that Christmas is a Christian holiday that should not be exploited by a…

Kid Rock sure does know how to get a crowd going. During his last performance at West Tallahassee’s famed Spartacus Club, Kid dropped a bomb on “woke” Ford: “That stupid gay rainbow thing? That Ain’t even a real truck.” The big screen then showed Kid next to his massive GMC Silverado, which is definitely not…

Venus Williams is one of the best tennis players ever to grace the sport. She and her sister, Serena, have won more combined titles than any pair of sisters in sports history. So when Venus took a stand and refused to play a game against Joe “Josepheena” LaBarron of France, she made a huge statement…

Garth Brooks managed to Bud Light his entire career. In case you’ve been living under a rock, Bud Light is now a verb that means “to destroy completely.” As in “Garth Brooks sure did Bud Light his career,” At a recent country festival in Mastitoqua, Oklahoma, Brooks found out that the country community still hasn’t…

In a surprising and controversial move, the Academy of Music has banned iconic country music star Garth Brooks for life, citing his purported embrace of “woke” ideologies. This decision has ignited a firestorm of debate within the music community and beyond, raising questions about artistic freedom, ideological boundaries, and the role of institutions in shaping…