Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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(Danny O’Brien’s Oblomovka) god shut up about AI, part 32 — open etiquette
You’re absolutely right! I continue to be one of those people using AI, but in a way that I hope isn’t too insufferable; or at least, I try to be sensitive to the suffering it may cause to those around me. I also feel like I am using it in a certain way: an emerging…
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(A Collection of Unmitigated Pedantry) Gap Week: October 3, 2025
Hey folks! Apologies for the lack of a post this week – a mix of teaching, writing and family demands had to come first. Still, so that I don’t leave you with nothing to read, here are some things I’ve been reading and watching lately you may find interesting. Over on YouTube, Tod Todeschini of…
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(The Comics Curmudgeon) Friday is for drugs
Comics Curmudgeon readers! Do you love this blog and yearn for a novel written by its creator? Well, good news: Josh Fruhlinger’s The Enthusiast is that novel! It’s even about newspaper comic strips, partly. Check it out! Wizard of Id, 10/3/25 It absolutely makes sense that people hear “New York” and think of New York…
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(QC RSS) Basically Inevitable
it was only a matter of time
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(xkcd.com) Ping
This is a syndicated post, originally published by xkcd.com at xkcd.com.
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(Policy of Truth) Kaddish
“Is there anyone for whom we’re saying kaddish tonight?” the rabbi asks the congregation. Yes, I think to myself. More than one. But in another way, for no one. No one can say kaddish for so many.
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(The Comics Curmudgeon) We haven’t even heard “Muddy Boots” yet, come on guys
Comics Curmudgeon readers! Do you love this blog and yearn for a novel written by its creator? Well, good news: Josh Fruhlinger’s The Enthusiast is that novel! It’s even about newspaper comic strips, partly. Check it out! Gearhead Gertie, 10/2/25 I was actually visiting a friend in Durham on the day Dale Earnhardt died, a…
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(Pixie Trix Comix) Pixie Trix Comix – Two can play at this game
New comic!Today’s News: You can now read Exorsisters on Pixie Trix Comix. It’ll update Monday to Friday! :)Want printed books or swag? Check out our store!https://tinyurl.com/yc56p4hwWe also have books available in bookstores and comic shops:…
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(QC RSS) Shame On Marten
he’s very trusting
Got any book recommendations?