Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.

I’ve come to have my fair share of dreams about bridge, tournaments, and the ghost of Ely Culbertson preparing to play. While I’m not sure how many bridge players statistically dream about the game too, I can imagine that there must be at least a few. When a pastime becomes as integral to your life…

The first phase of the game right after bidding has ended is one of the most intimidating places a player could be standing. Everyone still has 13 cards in their hand, and the starting trick hasn’t been played yet. The pressure is officially on, and the clock is ticking. Now what? Ask the game that’s…

Knowing how to ask the right questions and answer them is key to improving your chances on any bridge hand, be it as declarer or as defender. I’ll give you a hand along with a series of questions. First, try to answer them yourself, and then take a look at the answers.  At the end…