Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Gender

Male

Birthday

September 7, 1946(54)

Day of Death

May 28, 2001

Place of Birth

Santiago de Chile, Chile

Francisco Varela

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]