Byung-Chul Han

Byung-Chul Han

philosopher South Korea

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.

Born on Apr 15, 1959 (66 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
40,588
Power
1,070$
Sentiment
5.61
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Sweden 2 6.00 0.08% +0% 10,099,265 8,181 $530,000 429$
Dominican Republic 1 7.00 0.06% +0% 10,847,910 6,115 $89,000 50$
Colombia 1 5.00 0.04% +0% 50,882,884 20,752 $350,000 143$
Switzerland 1 7.00 0.06% +0% 8,654,622 5,541 $700,000 448$
Totals 5 80,484,681 40,589 $1,669,000 1,070$
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Recent Mentions

Switzerland Switzerland: Byung-Chul Han is a philosopher who discusses the significance of rituals in transforming the experience of being in the world. 7

Neue Zürcher Zeitung: Warum ich trotz Kritik an der Kirche glaube

Colombia Colombia: Byung-Chul Han's philosophy is referenced to explain societal behaviors related to death and competition. 5

El Tiempo: Columna de Melba Escobar del 7 de abril: Pesadilla americana

Dominican Republic Dominican Republic: Byung Chul Han is discussed in relation to his essay 'La tonalidad del pensamiento' and his views on music and philosophy. 7

Listín Diario – oldest Dominican newspaper, est. 1889: El puerto inesperado

Sweden Sweden: Byung-Chul Han argues that toxic positivity contributes to widespread exhaustion in modern individuals. 6

Dagens Nyheter: Sandra Stiskalo: Varför är alla så sjukt trötta?

Liechtenstein Liechtenstein: Byung-Chul Han is mentioned in relation to the concept of the glamourization of fatigue. 5

O Estado de S. Paulo (Estadão): Sentir-se ocupado atende a uma demanda de culpa comum

Dominican Republic Dominican Republic: Byung Chul Han is a renowned intellectual who critiques social deviations imposed by capitalism and the lack of personal connection in modern society. 9

Listín Diario – oldest Dominican newspaper, est. 1889: Voces y Ecos

Honduras Honduras: Byung-Chul Han describes how, in this digital age, silence is interpreted as irrelevant. 5

La Prensa – high-circulation Honduran daily: “Desprestigiando el parloteo innecesario”

Nicaragua Nicaragua: Byung-Chul Han describes how, in this digital age, silence is interpreted as irrelevant. 5

La Prensa – one of the oldest and most influential in Nicaragua: Desprestigiando el parloteo innecesario