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Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.

  • Energy-drink-flavours

    Energy drinks and other caffeine-containing goodies are a common sight at esports tournaments, bridge clubs, and regular online home games. Caffeine is sold under the brand name of REGMAKERS in local parts: this translates to “fixers”, though I’ve been known to call them power-ups, too. Caffeine is bitter as death in its purer forms. It’s…

  • 4 Truths from a disabled card player

    It took years before I felt comfortable enough with the word “disabled” to use it in terms of my own health and its capacity. There’s a point where my spine has curved enough for me to admit it. I’m disabled, and there are different levels of disability. Sometimes, I need a walking stick, cane, staff,…

  • 4 Great YouTube channels

    It’s a little like the Jumanji of its time. Just weirder. YouTube is more than just a streaming site. For learning bridge players, it can be a gateway to thousands of bridge lessons, match recordings, and more. If there’s a specific concept you’d like to get the hang of, just type it into your preferred…

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