Francisco Varela

Known for

Acting

Gender

Male

Born

September 7, 1946

Age at death

54

Died

May 28, 2001

From

Santiago de Chile, Chile

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]