Humberto Maturana (biologist)

Humberto Maturana was a Chilean biologist known for his work on the nature of life and cognition. He introduced the concept of "autopoiesis," describing how living systems self-maintain and reproduce themselves through interacting components. Maturana emphasized that organisms are integrated systems where perception and action shape their reality, highlighting the importance of relationships and communication in life. His ideas suggest that living beings don’t merely react to the environment but actively create their own experience, emphasizing the interconnectedness of perception, language, and cognition in understanding life and ourselves.