Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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Dragon Slayer
By Jason Zapata Within conflict’s crucible he forged an iron will Amassed power and prowess never witnessed before His feats in fighting dragons became storied lore And awe-stricken souls tell tales of his exploits still
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The Need For Objectivity In Fandom
By Jason Zapata Wow. Star Wars: The Force Awakens has surpassed the $760.50 million record set by Avatar in just 20 days. This is an amazing feat that underscores the true fandom of this franchise. I enjoyed the film, but didn’t leave the theater nearly as enraptured as my fellow moviegoers. Having discussed the film…
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The Rithmatist by Brandon Sanderson
I’ve been meaning to get a chance to read one of Sanderson’s novels and the holidays provided such an opportunity. The author intrigued me – given he was chosen with the daunting task of finishing Robert Jordan’s Wheel of Time series. I had also heard a number of wonderful things about his Mistborn series. But…
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The Calling
By Jason Zapata This is the type of place where a conscience Does more harm than good. This is the type of place where noble beings Are misunderstood.
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Her Name Is What It Means
By Jason Zapata Try my best to fake a smile Feels too much like denial This scene is all played out And she’s waiting for me Try my best to fake a smile
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“…Enough to be the Villain”
By Jason Zapata The victors of this conflict determined what was true Defeated I was forced to endure this detriment Hear the many fallacies my enemies would construe And be judged not by truth but popular sentiment
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Lawless Frontier Villainy
By Jason Zapata Men dread the sight of his approach, This force of nature riding into town. Throats grow dry and children go silent In the presence of this high plains predator.
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Streams of Silver Casting Call
Drizzt Do’Urden is one of my favorite fictional characters. A drow/dark elf born in the subterranean city of Menzoberranzan. Drizzt’s adventures take place within the Forgotten Realms. These are settings made famous by Dungeons and Dragons. Sadly they don’t get half the recognition of Middle-earth or even Tamriel. This is a failing that Wizards of The…
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