Rene Descartes
Type: Person
As of November 2026, Rene Descartes has been mentioned in 3 episodes across 3 podcasts, first heard Oct 2024 on CTMU Radio. Invoked as an early source of mechanistic views of bodies/minds that later support machine metaphors in neuroscience and AI.
A French philosopher and mathematician known for his contributions to mathematics and philosophy, including the development of Cartesian coordinates.
| Mentioned in | 3 episodes on 3 podcasts (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Oct 2024 on CTMU Radio |
| Role | Philosopher, mathematician, and scientist |
| Affiliation | Independent scholar (historical) |
| Field | Philosophy, Mathematics |
What do podcasts say about Rene Descartes?
2 quotes, recorded on Machine Learning Street Talk and 3Blue1Brown.
This is a view associated with the philosopher and physicist René Descartes...
Machine Learning Street Talk · · EpisodeOnly indirectly referenced via until the 17th century as a historical turning point; no evaluative language applied.
3Blue1Brown · · Episode
How do different shows talk about Rene Descartes?
3 shows discussed Rene Descartes in these episodes.
- Machine Learning Street Talk — 1 episode
This is a view associated with the philosopher and physicist René Descartes...
Abstraction & Idealization: AI's Plato Problem [Mazviita Chirimuuta] - 3Blue1Brown — 1 episode
Only indirectly referenced via until the 17th century as a historical turning point; no evaluative language applied.
What was Euclid really doing? | Guest video by Ben Syversen - CTMU Radio — 1 episode
Who talks about Rene Descartes on podcasts?
Rene Descartes came up; the most recent mention was Jan 2026 on Machine Learning Street Talk.
- Abstraction & Idealization: AI's Plato Problem [Mazviita Chirimuuta] on Machine Learning Street Talk (Jan 2026)
- What was Euclid really doing? | Guest video by Ben Syversen on 3Blue1Brown (Sep 2025)
- Chris Langan - The Interview THEY Didn't Want You To See - CTMU [Full Version; Timestamps] on CTMU Radio (Oct 2024)
Which podcasts mention Rene Descartes most?
CTMU Radio (1 episode), 3Blue1Brown (1 episode) and Machine Learning Street Talk (1 episode) mention Rene Descartes most.
- CTMU Radio — 1 episode · More people from CTMU Radio
- 3Blue1Brown — 1 episode · More people from 3Blue1Brown
- Machine Learning Street Talk — 1 episode · More people from Machine Learning Street Talk
What is Rene Descartes mentioned alongside?
Rene Descartes is most often mentioned alongside Missouri, Albert Einstein and Cognitive-Theoretic Model of the Universe (CTMU).
Mentioned together: Missouri, Albert Einstein, Cognitive-Theoretic Model of the Universe (CTMU), Cancel Culture, Bertrand Russell, Free Will, Bill Gates, Donald Trump, Victor Frankl, Man's Search for Meaning