Francisco Varela
Known For: Acting
Gender: Male
Date of Birth: September 7, 1946
Day of Death: May 28, 2001 (55 years old)
Place of Birth: 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]
