Father of modern philosophy. René Descartes was a 17th-century French philosopher, mathematician, and scientist often called the “Father of Modern Philosophy.” He believed that true knowledge had to be built on clear, rational thinking rather than tradition or assumptions. His most famous idea is “Cogito, ergo sum” — “I think, therefore I am” — which means that the act of thinking proves your own existence. Descartes also made huge contributions to mathematics by creating analytic geometry, whic

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The Shared Mind on Instagram: "In a scene from Cirque du Soleil’s show OVO, performers lie on their backs, synchronizing precise foot movements to keep large spherical props in motion. The action appears playful, almost effortless. In reality, it requires extreme coordination, timing, and trust. Psychologically, the moment works because the brain is highly sensitive to synchrony. When multiple bodies move in perfect rhythm, viewers experience a sense of harmony and collective control. The repeti