Francisco Varela
- Birthday: 9/7/1946
- Deathday: 5/28/2001
- Place of birth: Santiago de Chile, Chile
- Fame for: Acting
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]
