Manifesto for Generative AI in Higher Education

Imagination, Humanity, and the Future

Statement 28 of 30

GenAI challenges us to teach why, not just how.

Why this matters

Technical fluency without philosophical grounding lacks depth. Students must understand both the power of GenAI and the wisdom to choose when not to use it. Meaningful literacy joins purpose with skill.

A question for reflection

When is choosing not to use GenAI the more skilful choice - and how do we teach that judgement?

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Farrell, H. & McCarthy, K. (2025). Statement 28: "GenAI challenges us to teach why, not just how." Manifesto for Generative AI in Higher Education. GenAI:N3. https://manifesto.genain3.ie/28/