Johann Eduard Hari, known as Johann Hari, is a British-Swiss writer and journalist. He started his career writing for The Independent and The Huffington Post. Despite facing controversy in 2011 for plagiarism and fabrication in his articles, which led to his suspension and subsequent resignation from The Independent, Hari has continued his writing endeavors.

His work addresses a range of topics including depression, the war on drugs, and the impact of technology on attention spans. Hari is an award-winning journalist, whose articles have been featured in prominent publications such as the New York Times, Los Angeles Times, The New Republic, and The Nation. His commentary extends to a variety of international newspapers and magazines. Additionally, he has contributed to Le Monde, El Mundo, and The Sydney Morning Herald, among others.

Describing himself as a "European social democrat," Hari believes in the crucial role of markets in generating wealth, balanced by the presence of strong democratic governments and trade unions. He has also written plays and won awards for his war reporting.