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= Humberto Maturana
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Humberto Maturana (1928–2021) was a Chilean biologist and philosopher best known for his work in the fields of cognitive science, biology, and the philosophy of science. He is often recognized for his contributions to the understanding of living systems and cognition. Along with his colleague Francisco Varela, he developed the concept of autopoiesis, which describes the self-referential and self-maintaining nature of living organisms.