Uploaded: June 2019, Issue 35
 

Francisco J. Varela

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.

Abstract

Wise words by a thoughtful, lovely man inviting our reflection. Many thanks to Louwrien Wijers for kindly providing the original interview material: Interview with Francisco J. Varela, Paris 1989.  Sticky Rice Workshop Edit, 2011. Copyright of original footage: Foundation ASSET, Amsterdam NL