159: Why France's Future Must Be Human-Centered with Rahaf Harfoush

Episode 159 of the The New Paris Podcast podcast, hosted by NewParisPodcast, titled "159: Why France's Future Must Be Human-Centered with Rahaf Harfoush" was published on April 10, 2026 and runs 39 minutes.

April 10, 2026 ·39m · The New Paris Podcast

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Summary

How does technology play into the paradigm shift the world is experiencing? I'm joined by digital anthropologist, author, and public speaker Rahaf Harfoush to talk about resilience and how global interconnection means we cannot speak about the future of France without considering the impact of decisions made much further afield, by other nations. We discuss geopolitical shifts and innovation in France amid global disruptions, and how cultural values must shape our response to crises and technological evolution. What does the future of France look like? Listen to find out. Mentioned in this episode: Rahaf Harfoush@Foushy Hypernormalization Emmanuel Grégoire + Station F The French Tech Journal European Unicorn ReportBlack Swan by Nassim Nicholas TalebOn Bullshit Jobs by David Graeber AI 2027 ReportPalantir deal with France Participatory local politics in ParisAudio production & editing: Matthew Jordan⁠Music by Little Glass Men⁠

Episode Description

How does technology play into the paradigm shift the world is experiencing? I'm joined by digital anthropologist, author, and public speaker Rahaf Harfoush to talk about resilience and how global interconnection means we cannot speak about the future of France without considering the impact of decisions made much further afield, by other nations. We discuss geopolitical shifts and innovation in France amid global disruptions, and how cultural values must shape our response to crises and technological evolution. What does the future of France look like? Listen to find out.

Mentioned in this episode:

Hypernormalization

Emmanuel Grégoire + Station F

The French Tech Journal

European Unicorn Report

Black Swan by Nassim Nicholas Taleb

On Bullshit Jobs by David Graeber

Palantir deal with France

Participatory local politics in Paris

Audio production & editing: Matthew Jordan

⁠Music by Little Glass Men⁠

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