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Johann Hari

Johann Hari is a British writer and journalist. He has written books on depression, the war on drugs, the effect of technology on attention span, and anti-obesity medication. His work has attracted criticism for inaccuracies and misrepresentation.

writer and journalistKnown for writing about depression, writing about the war on drugs, writing about technology's effect on attention spanOfficial site
Appearances9
Podcasts2
Linked books8
LatestMay 13, 2024
Podcasts featuring Johann Hari
The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
6 episodes · latest Apr 29, 2024
Modern Wisdom
3 episodes · latest May 13, 2024
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attention and focus (2)disruption of attention (2)

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The book discusses the potential effects of drugs related to obesity and the societal implications of their use, emphasizing the importance of understanding the risks and benefits.

Magic Pill · drugs and obesity

People should read my friend, Jonathan Heights, excellent book, The Anxious Generation for more insight on that.

The Anxious Generation · impact of beauty norms

So to really get to the bottom of this for my book, Magic Pill, I spent a year taking the drugs and going on this big journey all over the world from Reykjavik in Iceland to, you know, Minneapolis to Tokyo to interview the leading experts in the world on these drugs.

Magic Pill · new weight loss drugs

It seems extraordinary that we've reached the point where we would inject ourselves with a potentially risky drug to stop us from eating.

Ozempic · weight loss drugs

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