Byung-Chul Han

Byung-Chul Han

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Byung-Chul Han is a South Korean-German philosopher and cultural theorist, known for his critiques of contemporary society, particularly regarding digital culture and the effects of neoliberalism, often referenced in discussions about modern social issues.

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Byung-Chul Han warns that more data does not equate to more truth.

La ‘fakecracia’ nuestra de cada día
La Prensa – leading Panamanian daily, est. 1980·PanamaPanama· 2026-06-22
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Daniel Innerarity
Daniel Innerarity

Byung-Chul Han is a philosopher who discusses the concept of 'the burnout society' in modern life.

”Doomscrolling”: Ketika Perhatian Menjadi Komoditas
Kompas·IndonesiaIndonesia· 2026-05-30
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Byung-Chul Han is cited for his insights on media and communication in the context of political change.

El Gordo Dan escribe la época. Nos guste o no.
Clarín·ArgentinaArgentina· 2026-05-28
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Byung-Chul Han is a philosopher cited by Lula da Silva regarding the theory of the 'society of fatigue'.

México reduce la jornada laboral a 40 horas por semana, ¿cómo se compara con el resto de América Latina?
La Prensa – leading Panamanian daily, est. 1980·PanamaPanama· 2026-02-26
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Byung-Chul Han describes the phenomenon of social media as a 'terror of visibility'.

Ist das Ende der Social-Media-Ära erreicht?
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2026-02-15
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Byung-Chul Han discusses the phenomenon of time and its implications in contemporary society in his work 'The Scent of Time'.

Index - Vélemény - Megnyerni a napot, az órát, a percet, a másodpercet
Index.hu·HungaryHungary· 2026-01-29
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Byung-Chul Han was awarded the Princess of Asturias Award for Communication and Humanities in 2025.

Vencer el odio a fuerza de votos
La Nación – main Costa Rican daily, est. 1946·Costa RicaCosta Rica· 2026-01-23
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Eduardo Robert Urena
Eduardo Robert Urena

Byung-Chul Han reminds us that hope is the capacity to imagine the radically different and maintain an open future.

Ética de la solicitud
Clarín·ArgentinaArgentina· 2025-12-25
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Byung-Chul Han is a South Korean-German philosopher known for his essay 'The Burnout Society'.

Margaret Atwood e Salman Rushdie voltam a Portugal à boleia do novo Babell | Livros
Público·PortugalPortugal· 2025-12-18
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Byung-Chul Han is a philosopher who presents a counter-proposal to constant activism with his concept of 'Vita contemplativa'.

Weniger Besitz, mehr Lebenslust – wie die Generation X das Altern verändert
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2025-12-14
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Byung-Chul Han agrees that hope is a disposition of the spirit that mobilizes thought and action towards possible futures.

Recuperar el relato de la esperanza
La Prensa – leading Panamanian daily, est. 1980·PanamaPanama· 2025-12-13
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The South Korean philosopher Byung-Chul Han discusses how public exposure of emotions in the digital age serves to validate emotional experiences.

cómo las redes sociales están redefiniendo el duelo en Uruguay
El Observador·UruguayUruguay· 2025-12-06
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Pablo Hein
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Zabala

Byung-Chul Han discusses the principles of Zen Buddhism in relation to Western philosophy.

Index - Tudomány - Amikor az üres a teli, sztárfilozófus árulta el, mi a zen buddhizmus
Index.hu·HungaryHungary· 2025-11-30
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Byung-Chul Han discusses the need to recover meaning and transcendence in his latest book Sobre Dios.

Llum, la llum
Diari d’Andorra – major newspaper in the Principality·AndorraAndorra· 2025-11-26
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Byung-Chul Han identifies a 'crisis of narration' in culture.

Was den Weihnachtsmärkten fehlt, um wieder zu verzaubern
Luxemburger Wort·LuxembourgLuxembourg· 2025-11-26
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Hans Fellner
Hans Fellner

Byung-Chul Han provided a provocative antidote to the society of fatigue, suggesting we need more 'fiesta' and 'siesta'.

Si su definición de ‘éxito’ no incluye ‘siesta’ y ‘fiesta’, usted va rumbo al ‘burnout’ existencial
La Nación – main Costa Rican daily, est. 1946·Costa RicaCosta Rica· 2025-11-17
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Byung-Chul Han argues that late modernity has eliminated rituals essential for community cohesion.

El regreso de los vínculos mínimos
La Prensa – leading Panamanian daily, est. 1980·PanamaPanama· 2025-11-13
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Byung-Chul Han discusses the crisis of narrative in his essay 'The Crisis of Narration'.

Index - Kultúr - A sztárfilozófus súlyos veszélyekre figyelmeztet
Index.hu·HungaryHungary· 2025-11-13
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Byung-Chul Han emphasizes the importance of respect in democracy during his acceptance speech.

El insulto como estrategia política, por Santiago Pedraglio | OPINION
El Comercio·PeruPeru· 2025-11-03
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Byung-Chul Han received the Princess of Asturias Award for Humanities and identifies as a Catholic thinker.

El giro católico | Opinión
El País·SpainSpain· 2025-10-27
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Byung-Chul Han is a philosopher who has been awarded the Princess of Asturias Award for Communication and Humanities.

Byung-Chul Han, filósofo: “Me lee mucha gente, pero no soy millonario” | Cultura
El País·SpainSpain· 2025-10-25
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Byung-Chul Han is a German philosopher of South Korean origin who was awarded the Princess of Asturias Award for Communication and Humanities 2025.

Byung-Chul Han, en los Premios Princesa de Asturias: “Nos hemos convertido en una herramienta del ‘smartphone’: nos usa a nosotros, y no al revés” | Cultura
El País·SpainSpain· 2025-10-24
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Byung-Chul Han's work was referenced by the princess in relation to modern communication and introspection.

El Rey anuncia que irá cediendo el testigo a la princesa Leonor al frente de los Premios Princesa de Asturias | Cultura
El País·SpainSpain· 2025-10-24
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