Johann Hari

Johann Hari
Hari in 2011
Born
Johann Eduard Hari

(1979-01-21) 21 January 1979 (age 45)
Glasgow, Scotland
Citizenship
  • United Kingdom
  • Switzerland
Alma materKing's College, Cambridge
Occupation
  • Writer
Notable workChasing the Scream
Websitejohannhari.com

Johann Eduard Hari (born 21 January 1979) is a Scottish writer and journalist whose books include 2022's Stolen Focus, about technology and modern lifestyles' impact on attention spans and mental health, and 2015's Chasing the Scream, about addiction and the war on drugs. Both were New York Times bestsellers, and Hari’s 2015 TED Talk based on Chasing the Scream was one of the most-watched of the year.[1][2] Up until 2011, Hari wrote for The Independent, among other outlets, before resigning after admitting to plagiarism and fabrications dating back to 2001.[3]

Hari’s other books include Magic Pill, about semaglutide medications used to treat type 2 diabetes and obesity, and Lost Connections, about depression, anxiety, and related mental health conditions. He is also listed as a producer and writer on the 2021 film The United States vs. Billie Holiday, which was nominated for an Academy Award, two Golden Globes, and other awards.[4]

  1. ^ "Stolen Focus by Johann Hari: 9780593138533 | PenguinRandomHouse.com: Books". PenguinRandomhouse.com. Retrieved 11 November 2024.
  2. ^ "The most popular talks of 2015 | TED Talks". www.ted.com. Retrieved 11 November 2024.
  3. ^ Aitkenhead, Decca (2 January 2015). "Johann Hari: 'I failed badly. When you harm people, you should shut up, go away and reflect on what happened'". The Guardian. Retrieved 2 July 2024.
  4. ^ The United States vs. Billie Holiday (2021) - Awards - IMDb. Retrieved 11 November 2024 – via www.imdb.com.