Rene Descartes
A philosopher referenced for his 'Cartesian Crisis' – a philosophical 'freakout' where he realized he hadn't personally tested most facts he believed.
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Videos Mentioning Rene Descartes
John Vervaeke — How to Build a Life of Wisdom, Flow, and Contemplation | The Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss
French philosopher, who introduced the Cartesian framework of subjective/objective dichotomy widely critiqued in modern philosophy and Vervaeke's work.
Jay McClelland: Neural Networks and the Emergence of Cognition | Lex Fridman Podcast #222
Lex Fridman
A philosopher whose ideas about the body as a machine and thought as a divine intervention shaped early views on the mind-body problem, contrasted with the biological perspective of neural networks.
Joscha Bach: Artificial Consciousness and the Nature of Reality | Lex Fridman Podcast #101
Lex Fridman
Philosopher whose work is criticized for indoctrinating Western thought into a dualist view, influenced by the Catholic Church.
How Meditation Works & Science-Based Effective Meditations
Andrew Huberman
A philosopher who asserted that the pineal gland was the 'seat of the soul' due to its singular, central location in the brain.
The Deep Life — Cal Newport
Tim Ferriss
Philosopher mentioned in the context of the enlightenment's emphasis on rationality and belief before action.
Jed Buchwald: Isaac Newton and the Philosophy of Science | Lex Fridman Podcast #214
Lex Fridman
A French mathematician and philosopher who was a mechanical philosopher, believing the world was matter in motion and initially thought little of Galileo's work.
Brian Muraresku: The Secret History of Psychedelics | Lex Fridman Podcast #211
Lex Fridman
The French philosopher, mentioned for reportedly having a dream where he encountered an angel who spoke of conquering nature through measure and number.
Vulnerability, Politics, and Moral Worth: A Conversation with Martha C. Nussbaum (Episode #309)
Sam Harris
17th-century philosopher whose correspondence on ethical problems involved Seneca.
David Chalmers: The Hard Problem of Consciousness | Lex Fridman Podcast #69
Lex Fridman
A philosopher whose ideas about an evil demon deceiving perceptions and the dream argument are discussed in relation to simulation theory and the nature of reality.
Consciousness and the Physical World: A Conversation with Christof Koch (Episode #374)
Sam Harris
Philosopher whose dualism and 'Cogito, ergo sum' concept are foundational to consciousness discussions.
François Chollet: Measures of Intelligence | Lex Fridman Podcast #120
Lex Fridman
Philosopher quoted at the end of the podcast, anticipating the Turing Test and the debate between mimicry/memorization versus understanding in machines.
Christof Koch: Consciousness | Lex Fridman Podcast #2
Lex Fridman
A philosopher who famously discussed the mind-body problem and the concept of a soul distinct from the physical body.
Nick Lane: Origin of Life, Evolution, Aliens, Biology, and Consciousness | Lex Fridman Podcast #318
Lex Fridman
French philosopher who famously said 'I think, therefore I am', quoted by Nick Lane in his book 'Transformer' when discussing consciousness.
Consciousness and Self (Rebroadcast): A Conversation with Anil Seth (Episode #264)
Sam Harris
Philosopher whose mind-body dualism is a historical precursor to discussions of the hard problem of consciousness.
Tools to Reduce & Manage Pain | Dr. Sean Mackey
Andrew Huberman
17th-century French philosopher who postulated a direct linkage between the body's stimulus and our actions/responses, a concept now understood to be incorrect in pain science.
The Professor Banned From Speaking Out: "We Need To Start Preparing” - Dr Bret Weinstein
The Diary Of A CEO
A philosopher referenced for his 'Cartesian Crisis' – a philosophical 'freakout' where he realized he hadn't personally tested most facts he believed.
Red Meat, Deloads, and Pain with Dr. Michael Ray (Episode 22)
Stronger By Science
Philosopher after whom the traditional Cartesian model of pain is named, due to his concept of mind-body duality.
Paul Conti: Narcissism, Sociopathy, Envy, and the Nature of Good and Evil | Lex Fridman Podcast #357
Lex Fridman
Philosopher (mispronounced as 'decar') associated with the idea that humans are rational creatures, a notion Paul Conti disputes.