Manifesto for Generative AI in Higher Education

Responsibility, Ethics, and Power

Statement 20 of 30

Ease is not the enemy; uncritical learning is.

Why this matters

When GenAI lightens the load of routine work, the focus of education must shift to deeper learning such as thinking critically, creating boldly, and reasoning ethically. Rather than lowering expectations, grades should reflect the depth of human growth, not the ease of technological shortcuts.

A question for reflection

If routine work is automated, what should rise to take its place in how we grade and value learning?

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Farrell, H. & McCarthy, K. (2025). Statement 20: "Ease is not the enemy; uncritical learning is." Manifesto for Generative AI in Higher Education. GenAI:N3. https://manifesto.genain3.ie/20/