A philosopher born in South Korea who studied and taught in Germany. In short, widely read books such as The Burnout Society, he analyzes the exhaustion, hyperconnection, and pressure to perform of today's world. For him, we now exploit ourselves while believing we are free.
Core ideas
In the achievement society, each person exploits themselves believing they are free
An excess of positivity and stimuli produces exhaustion and depression
Total transparency and hyperconnection erode intimacy and silence
The tradition: Contemporary critic
Contemporary critic here means a thinker who diagnoses the ills of present-day society, such as fatigue, consumption, and digital surveillance. Han is today one of the most widely read in this role.
