Johann HariSpeaker and Booking Agent Information

Johann Hari is a British journalist and New York Times bestselling author known for books on social issues, addiction, and mental health. His works include "Chasing the Scream" (2015), which rethinks the War on Drugs, "Lost Connections" (2018) on depression and anxiety, and “Stolen Focus” (2022). A Cambridge graduate, he previously wrote for The Independent but resigned in 2011. Hari's primary TED Talk is titled "Everything you think you know about addiction is wrong," which has amassed over 21 million views. He also delivered a second prominent TED Talk on anxiety and depression titled "This could be why you're depressed or anxious". He has since rebuilt his career as a speaker and writer, producing an Oscar-nominated film, "The United States v. Billie Holiday". His work blends personal narrative, research, and provocative arguments, challenging conventional views on drugs, depression, and modern technology.