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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 different languages on Wikipedia. Johann Hari is the 7,351st most popular writer, the 8,204th most popular biography from United Kingdom and the 761st 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 7,351 out of 7,302. Before him are Angelina Jordan, Mariko Tamaki, Ashraf Fayadh, Anupama Chopra, Pierce Brown, and Arkady Martine. After him are Ryan Holiday, Jed Whedon, Elena Huelva, Tarell Alvin McCraney, Janet Mock, and Rachel Morrison.

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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 8,206 out of 8,785. Before him are Jay Simpson (1988), Jamie Baulch (1973), Roman Griffin Davis (2007), Tony Jarrett (1968), Sam Adekugbe (1995), and Sheridan Smith (1981). 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 763. Before him are Douglas Stuart (1976), Nana Darkoa Sekyiamah (1978), Simon Armitage (1963), Abi Morgan (1968), Jo Frost (1970), Conor Maynard (1992), Rebekah Brooks (1968), and Taiye Selasi (1979). After him are Ben Goldacre (1974), Robyn Young (null), Maajid Nawaz (1977), and Lyra McKee (1990).

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