Portrait of Francisco Varela

Francisco Varela

Bio: 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]
Born: Sat, Sep 07 1946
Birthplace: Santiago de Chile, Chile

Death: Mon, May 28 2001
Francisco Varela is 54 years old
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Poster of The Dalai Lama: Scientist
The Dalai Lama: Scientist
Francisco Varela would have been no older than
54 in The Dalai Lama: Scientist
as 'Self'.
Sat, Aug 31 2019
Poster of Mind & Life - Early Dialogues
Mind & Life - Early Dialogues
Francisco Varela would have been no older than
54 in Mind & Life - Early Dialogues
as 'Himself'.
Sun, Jan 22 2017
Poster of Francisco Cisco Pancho
Francisco Cisco Pancho
Francisco Varela would have been no older than
54 in Francisco Cisco Pancho
as 'Self'.
Sat, Jan 01 2011
Poster of Monte Grande: What is Life?
Monte Grande: What is Life?
Francisco Varela would have been no older than
54 in Monte Grande: What is Life?
as 'Self'.
Tue, Jan 18 2005

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