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Rahaf Harfoush

Renowned Digital Anthropologist and New York Times best-selling author, Rahaf Harfoush, is set to share her insights as a speaker at the 2024 Future Tense powered by Lürssen Conference. Rahaf will be delivering her captivating message through a specially prepared video presentation. With three impactful books, including "Hustle & Float: Reclaim Your Creativity and Thrive in a World Obsessed with Work," Rahaf is a leading voice in understanding the dynamic relationship between humanity and technology. As the

Renowned Digital Anthropologist and New York Times best-selling author, Rahaf Harfoush, is set to share her insights as a speaker at the 2024 Future Tense powered by Lürssen Conference. Rahaf will be delivering her captivating message through a specially prepared video presentation.

With three impactful books, including "Hustle & Float: Reclaim Your Creativity and Thrive in a World Obsessed with Work," Rahaf is a leading voice in understanding the dynamic relationship between humanity and technology. As the Executive Director of the Red Thread Institute of Digital Culture and a faculty member at Science's Po's School of Management, she not only imparts wisdom but actively shapes conversations around innovation and emerging business models. Rahaf's expertise, acknowledged by her role in President Macron's Commission on Technology and Democracy, positions her as a thought leader with a profound impact.

Executive Director of the Red Thread Institute of Digital Culture and a faculty member at Science's Po's School of Management, she not only imparts wisdom but actively shapes conversations around innovation and emerging business models. Rahaf's expertise, acknowledged by her role in President Macron's Commission on Technology and Democracy, positions her as a thought leader with a profound impact.

 

 

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Human-Centric Technology: Potential, Talent and Opportunity in the Age of Exponential Tech

Who teaches a machine what’s right? Should we tax robots? What if my child’s best friend is a chat bot? What does an algorithm ethicist do? Do smart machines need therapy?

"We are on the verge of one of the biggest technological disruptions our species has ever faced. As automation, algorithms, and artificial intelligence continue to advance at an exponential rate, technology is rewriting the rules of our society that have served us for decades."

In this talk, Rahaf explores what it means to be human in world where the features that differentiated us are now being replicated by machines. Google created an AI that started creating original works of art mere hours after it was programmed. A Japanese AI was a finalize in a prestigious literary competition. Financial companies are investing in algorithms that can do the work of teams of analyst in mere seconds.

Work is only the beginning. New technologies are redefining traditional friendships, and relationships.

In this keynote, Rahaf dives into some of the ethical, cultural, and social questions that surround these technological advancements showing both the promise and peril of living in a constantly connected society.

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