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Francisco Varela

Defender · Real Betis Balompié

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Chilean scientist and philosopher (1946–2001)

Age 31

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Francisco Javier Varela García 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.

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