Francisco Varela
September 7, 1946 (78 years old) in 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]
Known For
Credits
- 2019 · The Dalai Lama: Scientist as Self
- 2017 · Mind & Life - Early Dialogues as Himself
- 2011 · Francisco Cisco Pancho as Self
- 2005 · Monte Grande: What is Life? as Self