Francisco Varela
Born: 1946-09-07
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]
Monte Grande: What is Life?
as SelfReleased: 2005-01-18
Documentary account of a man’s life in the face of imminent death – Francisco Varela's story...
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The Dalai Lama: Scientist
as SelfReleased: 2019-08-31
In "The Dalai Lama -- Scientist", the Dalai Lama tells the unknown story, in his own words, of...
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Francisco Cisco Pancho
as SelfReleased: 2011-01-01
AUTOBIOGRAPHY: The personal history of Francisco Varela as told by him on his veranda in Monte...
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Mind & Life - Early Dialogues
as HimselfReleased: 2017-01-22
The systematic exploration of consciousness has a longstanding tradition stretching over...
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