Francisco Varela

Personal Info

Known for

Acting

From

Santiago de Chile, Chile

Born

9/7/1946

Age

78

Credit(s)

4

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 ...Show More