Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.

Whenever I want to learn about something new, YouTube tends to be one of the first websites I’ll visit to gather information. It’s useful for learning how to cook a steak in different ways, for seeing how to do some basic repairs around the house, and it’s just as useful for learning more about bridge.…

Marc Smith visits the mini Alt Swiss Teams The mid-month Alt event this time is a ‘mini’ Swiss Teams, so called as it is played over just three days. (Next month’s event will be a ‘midi’ Swiss teams, played over four days.) The format is a 12-round Swiss of 12-board matches. A total of 22…

Playing cards are a regular sight within pop culture. I’m always looking out for any blatant references to card decks, tarot, poker games, and bridge with constant attention. Anywhere there’s a reference, there lies a potential nod from one card-playing enthusiast to any others. References might go unnoticed to anyone who doesn’t play cards, but…