Francisco Varela
Birth date
September 7, 1946
Death date
May 28, 2001
Place of birth
Santiago de Chile, Chile
Profession
Acting
Age
54 years
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Biography
Francisco Javier Varela García (September 7, 1946 – May 28, 2001) was a Chilean biologist, philosopher, cybernetician, and neuroscientist who, together with his mentor Humberto Maturana, is best known for introducing the concept of autopoiesis to biology, and for co-founding the Mind and Life Institute to promote dialog between science and Buddhism. [Wikipedia]
