OxTalks will soon move to the new Halo platform and will become 'Oxford Events.' There will be a need for an OxTalks freeze. This was previously planned for Friday 14th November – a new date will be shared as soon as it is available (full details will be available on the Staff Gateway).
In the meantime, the OxTalks site will remain active and events will continue to be published.
If staff have any questions about the Oxford Events launch, please contact halo@digital.ox.ac.uk
In the concluding lecture of the series, we revisit the intricate interplay between water, society, and technology, emphasizing the critical role of wisdom in navigating the future of human-water systems. Amidst the reliance on technological advancements and intelligent algorithms for sustainability and growth, this lecture explores how wisdom can guide us toward crafting enduring relationships with nature. Drawing from contemporary literature, we examine the paradoxes of growth limits, counterproductive fixes, and the pitfalls of well-intentioned but misguided interventions. By integrating the practical wisdom of field practitioners with the analytical prowess of scientists, we highlight successful examples of long-term, adaptive solutions. The lecture proposes pragmatic frameworks that honor the dynamic complexities of human-water interactions, advocating for a balanced approach that blends technological intelligence with deep-rooted wisdom to address the challenges facing our water systems.
