Francisco Varela

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Birthday

1946-09-07

Deathday

2001-05-28

Place of Birth

Santiago de Chile, Chile

Francisco Varela

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]