Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.

The study of the future, including global concerns and more regional or local matters.  

A term coined by Alvin Toffler that refers to the accelerated pace of change and to the disorientation of people who are unable to adapt to altered norms, institutions, and values.  

Managers who attempt to create their own future whenever possible, and adapt to this future, when necessary, through a continuous process of research about the future, long-range planning, and setting objectives.  

An aneurysm characterized by a bulging on both sides of a blood vessel, aneurysm, sacculated aneurysm. Spindle-shaped protrusion on an artery. Aneurysm in which all the walls of a blood vessel dilate more or less equally, creating a tubular swelling.  

A joint that forms a solid, immobile, bony structure.  

In education, the attempt to organize curriculum around a smaller number of subjects. It merges similar subjects into larger units of learning. A type of curriculum in which some courses are taught jointly, such as literature and history.  

In anatomy, to unite or join together, fused joint; fusion. To join together to form a single structure, or to join two or more things together. A safety device consisting of a strip of wire made from easily meltable metal of predetermined conductance. The metal melts, breaking the circuit when excess current passes through. Prevents…

In psychology, behavior characterized by transitory outbursts of excitement or anger during which the person may be dangerous. Indiscriminate violence and destructiveness, occurring especially during a period of mental confusion due to epilepsy. Extremely violent outbursts of anger, often without provocation.