A truly powerful holder of power does not simply elicit agr… - Byung-Chul Han

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A truly powerful holder of power does not simply elicit agreement, but enthusiasm and excitement.

Byung-Chul Han

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Byung-Chul Han is a South Korean-born Swiss-German philosopher and cultural theorist. He was a professor at the Berlin University of the Arts and still occasionally gives courses there.

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Alternative Names: Pyŏng-ch'ŏl Han

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A truly powerful holder of power does not simply elicit agreement, but enthusiasm and excitement. - Byung-Chul Han

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