Byung-Chul Han

Byung-Chul Han is a German philosopher and cultural theorist born in Seoul in 1959.

He studied metallurgy in Korea before moving to Germany to pursue philosophy, literature, and theology.

Han earned his doctorate on Heidegger and later taught at various universities.

Since 2012, he has been a professor at the Berlin University of the Arts.

Han has authored numerous books on contemporary issues, including tiredness, transparency, and neoliberal culture.

His work focuses on the impacts of technology, capitalism, and social norms on human psychology and society.

Han is known for his reclusive nature and reluctance to give interviews or share personal details.