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WISE On Air

WISE On Air

By: WISE Qatar Foundation
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 An education podcast where we talk to the world’s leading minds. Brought to you by WISE: The global platform for innovators in education. Join us as we talk to thought leaders, innovators, educators and artists from around the world about any and all things to do with education.All rights reserved
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  • Can Ancient Farming Wisdom Solve our Modern Water Crisis [Kp5evv6yeCY]

    Can Ancient Farming Wisdom Solve our Modern Water Crisis [Kp5evv6yeCY]
    Jul 30 2025
    Is Community Wisdom More Powerful Than a Degree? In this special conversation, Cameroonian environmentalist Farmer Tantoh explores how indigenous knowledge is not only relevant but vital to solving today’s water and sustainability challenges. Through stories of clean water access for tens of thousands and grassroots education, he reminds us that environmental learning can thrive outside the classroom. Chapters: 00:00 – Introduction 01:44 – The State of Water Conservation Today 02:37 – Are We Teaching Water Issues Effectively? 03:33 – Rethinking Environmental Education 04:56 – Reviving Tradition in Modern Communities 06:01 – What School Missed About Sustainability 07:34 – Teaching Water Wisdom to the Next Generation 10:02 – Passing Down Traditional Farming Knowledge 12:27 – Blending Ancestral Wisdom with Modern Science If you enjoyed this episode, would you consider leaving us a review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes? It really helps out the show and we would greatly appreciate it. Website: wise-qatar.org X: https://x.com/WISE_Tweets Instagram: @wiseqatar Facebook: facebook.com/wiseqatar/
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    17 mins
  • Are We Teaching to Build Sustainably ?

    Are We Teaching to Build Sustainably ?
    Jul 24 2025
    What if the future of sustainable architecture lies in ancient techniques? In this episode of #WISEOnAir, Youness Ouazri, founder of @ecodomemaroc5918, shares how traditional Moroccan Earth-building is offering powerful solutions for modern architectural challenges. From engineering classrooms to rural communities, he reflects on the gaps in conventional education and the potential of ancestral wisdom, hands-on training, and local materials to create a more sustainable and inclusive future. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 01:54 Engineering vs. Earth Building 04:34 Sustainability Lessons from Morocco 07:11 Ancient Wisdom, Modern Standards 10:26 Bridging the Skills Gap 11:37 First Impressions of Earth Domes 14:55 Winning Trust in Earth Construction 16:06 The Power of Hands-On Training 17:30 Rethinking Architecture Education 20:12 Evolving Education for Sustainability 🎓 About WISE On Air: #WISEOnAir is a podcast where we seek insights from the world's leading minds on the future of education and beyond. Brought to you by WISE, the global platform for education innovators. ------ If you enjoyed this episode, would you consider leaving us a review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes? It really helps out the show and we would greatly appreciate it. Website: wise-qatar.org X: twitter.com/WISE_Tweets YouTube: @WISEQatar Instagram: @wiseqatar Facebook: facebook.com/wiseqatar/ LinkedIn: bit.ly/2JKThYf
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    22 mins
  • Can human creativity survive the AI revolution ?

    Can human creativity survive the AI revolution ?
    Jun 26 2025
    Can AI ever replace human creativity? This episode features Nada Elkharashi, Co-Founder and Chief Creative Officer at Electric Skin, as we dive into the evolving relationship between creativity, sustainability, and artificial intelligence. Nada shares powerful reflections on education, design, and how artists can thrive in the age of intelligent machines without losing their human touch. Chapters: 00:00 – Introduction 01:12 – AI's Impact on Creative Industries 04:07 – The Irreplaceable Core of Human Creativity 07:20 – Rethinking Design Education for the AI Era 10:58 – Sustainability Reimagined Through AI 13:50 – Teaching the Unteachable: Human-Only Creative Skills 17:23 – Hope for Human Creativity’s Future 🎓 About WISE On Air: WISE On Air is a podcast where we seek insights from the world's leading minds on the future of education and beyond. Brought to you by WISE, the global platform for education innovators. ------ If you enjoyed this episode, would you consider leaving us a review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes? It really helps out the show and we would greatly appreciate it. Website: wise-qatar.org Twitter: twitter.com/WISE_Tweets Youtube: @WISEQatar Instagram: @wiseqatar Facebook: facebook.com/wiseqatar/ Linkedin: bit.ly/2JKThYf
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    21 mins
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