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Johann Hari

1979 - Today

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Johann Eduard Hari (born 21 January 1979) is a British writer and journalist. Until 2011, Hari wrote for The Independent, among other outlets, before resigning after admitting to plagiarism and fabrications dating back to 2001 and making malicious edits to the Wikipedia pages of journalists who had criticised his conduct. He has since written books on the topics of depression, the war on drugs, the effect of technology on attention span, and anti-obesity medication, which have attracted criticism for inaccuracies and misrepresentation. Read more on Wikipedia

His biography is available in 14 different languages on Wikipedia. Johann Hari is the 7,537th most popular writer, the 8,412th most popular biography from United Kingdom and the 782nd most popular British Writer.

Johann Hari is a Scottish writer best known for his work as a journalist and author, particularly his books addressing social issues, addiction, and mental health, such as "Chasing the Scream" and "Lost Connections." He has gained attention for his controversial views on drug policy and the nature of happiness.

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Among writers, Johann Hari ranks 7,537 out of 7,302. Before him are Anupama Chopra, Madeleine Thien, Pierce Brown, Vikram Chandra, Arkady Martine, and Sarah Dessen. After him are Ryan Holiday, Jed Whedon, Elena Huelva, Tarell Alvin McCraney, Lynn Nottage, and Susan Choi.

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Among people born in 1979, Johann Hari ranks 1,506. Before him are Joseph Hansen, Masaki Inoue, Shogo Shimada, Sarah Thompson, J. B. Bickerstaff, and Eliza Hittman. After him are Tania Di Mario, Leeanna Walsman, Amy Purdy, Katherine Kelly, Neeti Mohan, and Karl Wolf.

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In United Kingdom

Among people born in United Kingdom, Johann Hari ranks 8,414 out of 8,785. Before him are Roman Griffin Davis (2007), Tony Jarrett (1968), Kenny Jackett (1962), Sam Adekugbe (1995), Sheridan Smith (1981), and Billy Davies (1964). After him are Annabel Vernon (1982), Oliver Skipp (2000), Matt Cardle (1983), Lauren Socha (1990), Kieran McKenna (1986), and Scot Gemmill (1971).

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Among WRITERS In United Kingdom

Among writers born in United Kingdom, Johann Hari ranks 782. Before him are Tim Harford (1973), Jon Ronson (1967), Rebekah Brooks (1968), Taiye Selasi (1979), Jonathan Clements (1971), and Victoria Coren Mitchell (1972). After him are Ben Goldacre (1974), Robyn Young (null), Maajid Nawaz (1977), Lyra McKee (1990), Angela Saini (1980), and Laura Bates (1986).

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