# Francisco Varela

> 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.

*Chilean biologist (1946-2001)*

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## Identity
- **Profile type:** Academic ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q39631))
- **Category:** Academics
- **Born:** 1946-09-07
- **Died:** 2001-05-28
- **Status:** deceased
- **Gender:** male

## Bio

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## Fame
- **Popularity score:** 54.0 / 100
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- **Historical depth:** 23.0 / 100
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- **Source confidence:** 60.0 / 100
- **Profile completeness:** 60.0 / 100

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- [Wikiquote](https://en.wikiquote.org/wiki/Francisco_Varela)
- [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q923582)

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