Water and Wisdom
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.
Date: 13 June 2024, 17:15
Venue: Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies, Marston Road OX3 0EE
Speaker: Dr Abubakr Muhammad (Lahore University of Management Sciences)
Organising department: Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies
Organisers: Prof Shahid Jameel (Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies), Dr Adeel Malik (Globe Fellow, Islamic Centre Lecturer in the Economies of Muslim Societies)
Organiser contact email address: academic.office@oxcis.ac.uk
Part of: Human-Water Systems: Lessons For and From River Basins of the Muslim World
Booking required?: Recommended
Booking url: https://www.oxcis.ac.uk/form/human-water-systems-series
Booking email: academic.office@oxcis.ac.uk
Audience: Public
Editor: Moin Nizami