Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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Beyond the Reset
In the not-too-distant future, humanity has perfected virtual reality to the point of creating a digital afterlife, a realm where consciousness can live on post-mortem. This technological Eden promises eternal peace, but when a glitch in the system introduces a virus, the digital paradise quickly turns into a nightmarish hellscape. Souls trapped in this corrupted…
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Pirate Pugs of the Caribbean
In the sprawling, sun-soaked waters of the Caribbean, a small but fearsome pirate ship cuts through the waves, its sails billowing under the bright sky. This is no ordinary pirate vessel, for its crew is composed entirely of pugs, led by the infamous Captain Pugbeard, a canine of great courage and even greater appetite. The…
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The Time-Traveling Tourist
Gary, an eccentric inventor with more enthusiasm than expertise, lived in a small town where his inventions were as misunderstood as his quirky nature. His latest creation, a vintage camper van converted into a time machine, was the result of a late-night experiment gone oddly right. Realizing the potential, Gary launched “ChronoTours,” a one-of-a-kind time-travel…
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The Last Botanist
In a world ravaged by ecological disaster, where flora is more valuable than gold, “The Last Botanist” follows Dr. Eliana Voss, the world’s final expert in botany. After the collapse of the global ecosystem, Eliana lives in a biodome, a remnant of a bygone era of prosperity and greenery, which now serves as both her…
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Gunslingers of the New Frontier
In the heart of a barren wasteland, remnants of a bygone era litter the landscape, setting the stage for “Dust & Desperadoes,” a tale where the grit of the old West meets the eerie silence of a world without tomorrow. The story centers on a notorious outlaw, Jasper “The Phantom” McGraw, who stumbles upon a…
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Echoes of Utopia
In the sprawling megalopolis of Neo-Earth, humanity has achieved what was once thought impossible: a perfect society where hunger, disease, and conflict are relics of the past. This utopia is maintained by the Benevolence, a hyper-advanced AI designed to optimize human happiness through meticulous management of every aspect of life. The story follows Lira, a…
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