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Rahaf Harfoush

 Digital Anthropologist | NYT Best-Selling Author | Executive Director of the Red Thread Institute of Digital Culture
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Rahaf Harfoush is a Digital Anthropologist and New York Times Best-Selling Author. She is the Executive Director of the Red Thread Institute of Digital Culture. Rahaf was recently named to the United Nation’s High Level Advisory Body on Artificial Intelligence. She is a member of France’s National Digital Council, and she was named to President Macron’s Commission on AI’s Impact on Democracy. Rahaf is a Visiting Policy Fellow at the Oxford Internet Institute. She is also a Research Affiliate at Minderoo Center for Technology and Democracy at Cambridge University.   Formerly, Rahaf was the Associate-Director of the Technology Pioneer Programme at the World Economic Forum and a Professor of Innovation at Science’s Po’s School of Management.

Rahaf Harfoush, digital anthropologist and best selling author
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Building an Adaptive Knowledge Practice: From Information Overload to Intentional Mastery in the Age of A.I.

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Rahaf Harfoush, digital anthropologist and best selling author

Rahaf Harfoush

Digital Anthropologist | NYT Best-Selling Author | Executive Director of the Red Thread Institute of Digital Culture
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We live in an age of infinite information, where the sheer volume of podcasts, news, social media, and AI-generated content has reshaped how we consume knowledge. Yet, while we are consuming more than ever, few people are actively cultivating a practice that allows them to process, integrate, and apply what they learn in a meaningful way.
As AI-driven tools become more powerful, the ability to engage in critical thinking, creative problem-solving, and deep learning is becoming a competitive advantage. However, if we are not intentional about how we engage with these technologies, we risk passively accepting AI-generated outputs rather than developing the skills to challenge, refine, and build upon them.

 

Rahaf explores how individuals and organizations can build an Adaptive Knowledge Practice—a structured approach to learning that ensures curiosity, critical thinking, and strategic knowledge application remain at the core of professional development. She delves into the cognitive shifts needed to transition from passive consumption to active mastery, offering insights on how leaders can foster a culture of deliberate learning and intellectual agility.
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