AI and disaster management: A new age of phronesis
- Patrick Trancu
- Jan 16, 2024
- 1 min read
For those who may not know, Phronesis is a Greek philosophical term for practical wisdom, or the intellectual virtue of knowing how to act well and what is good in a given situation. Coined by Ancient Greek philosophers, particularly Aristotle, it involves good judgment, excellence of character, and the ability to apply general knowledge to specific contexts to achieve good outcomes. It is contrasted with theoretical wisdom, as it focuses on thoughtful, reflective action in the real world, rather than just abstract knowledge. Can AI open new age of phronesis in disaster management?
In this article co-written with Irene Proto and Chiara Munno and published by the Journal of Crisis Response in their December 2023 issue, we provide a review of how AI can transform how we tackle disasters. You can download it below.
