Johann Hari
Nacido: January 21, 1979 – Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
Johann Hari is a British writer and journalist specializing in topics such as addiction, mental health, and technology’s impact on society. He is the author of several New York Times bestsellers, including "Chasing the Scream," "Lost Connections," and "Stolen Focus," with his books sold in two million copies and translated into 40 languages.
Biografía y Trayectoria del Autor
Johann Hari was born in Glasgow, Scotland, in 1979 to a Swiss father and Scottish mother; when he was a year old, his family moved to London, where he spent most of his formative years. Hari’s upbringing was marked by challenges, with periods of abuse and his mother’s illness impacting his childhood. Despite these early difficulties, Hari excelled academically, graduating from King’s College, Cambridge, with a double first in Social and Political Sciences.
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Stolen Focus
Johann Hari
Exploring how external forces steal our attention and how to reclaim it.
Lost Connections
Johann Hari
Challenging chemical imbalance theories, Hari argues depression and anxiety stem from societal and environmental disconnects.
Magic Pill
Johann Hari
A thought-provoking exploration of weight-loss drugs, examining their benefits, risks, and societal impact on our relationship with food and body.
Chasing the Scream
Johann Hari
A gripping exploration of the war on drugs, challenging conventional wisdom and advocating for compassionate, evidence-based drug policies.
Stolen Focus
Johann Hari
Exploring how external forces steal our attention and how to reclaim it.
Lost Connections
Johann Hari
Challenging chemical imbalance theories, Hari argues depression and anxiety stem from societal and environmental disconnects.
Magic Pill
Johann Hari
A thought-provoking exploration of weight-loss drugs, examining their benefits, risks, and societal impact on our relationship with food and body.
Chasing the Scream
Johann Hari
A gripping exploration of the war on drugs, challenging conventional wisdom and advocating for compassionate, evidence-based drug policies.
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Voces de la Comunidad
"Johann Hari's 'Magic Pill' was praised by The Wall Street Journal for its 'measured approach' to the topic of weight loss drugs"
— Wall Street Journal
"Johann Hari has written for The New York Times, Le Monde, and The Guardian, and his TED Talks have been viewed over 70 million times"
— Penguin Random House
"Stuart J. Ritchie, psychologist, criticised Johann Hari's 'Stolen Focus' for over-relying on personal anecdotes and lacking strong evidence"
— Spectator
"Johann Hari is an award-winning British journalist whose work has spurred debates about addiction, depression, and attention"
— Book Series In Order
"Johann Hari's 'Stolen Focus' debuted at number seven on the New York Times nonfiction best-seller list in February 2022"
— New York Times
"Paul Nuki of The Telegraph described Johann Hari's coverage of the ultra-processed food industry in 'Magic Pill' as 'strong."
— Telegraph
"Tom Chivers in The Guardian noted scientific inaccuracies in Johann Hari's 'Magic Pill,' calling out unsupported claims in the book"
— Guardian
"Johann Hari's research in 'Stolen Focus' was described by the Financial Times as one of the 'best books' of 2022"
— Financial Times
"Karlin Lillington of the Irish Times called Johann Hari's 'Stolen Focus' a 'more accessible companion' to work on surveillance capitalism"
— Irish Times
"Matthew Sweet investigated statements in Johann Hari’s 'Stolen Focus' and accused him of misrepresenting some study results"
— BBC
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