Manifesto for Generative AI in Higher Education

Imagination, Humanity, and the Future

Statement 21 of 30

We owe students more than caution - we owe them courage.

Why this matters

Fear of misuse must not define our pedagogy. Students need to see bold, critical experimentation modelled in practice. Courage means making space for uncertainty and trusting learners to act responsibly with the tools of their time. Courage is the pedagogy they will remember.

A question for reflection

What bold experiment with GenAI would you attempt if you knew failure wouldn't be punished?

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Cite this statement
Farrell, H. & McCarthy, K. (2025). Statement 21: "We owe students more than caution - we owe them courage." Manifesto for Generative AI in Higher Education. GenAI:N3. https://manifesto.genain3.ie/21/