Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.

Every once in a while, the human brain needs to be reset in the same way as any system that computes. One can’t think or function without the regular habit of sleep (or at least, power naps) – and certainly, one can’t play a proper game of bridge when you are too stressed or tired.…

One of the most common online bridge problems that I hear about has nothing to do with partnerships, bidding, or bridge play. It has more to do with the dreaded dropped connection – or sometimes, the complete inability to get online at all. Good reception can be difficult to find. Have you ever had to…

The smartphone can be called one of the wonders of the internet world. It’s right alongside online bridge, and the ability to order exactly one onion right to your front door via an app. Smartphones can also turn out to be a lot of other things. Sometimes, the modern smartphone is frustrating. I accidentally set…