The EI Podcast A warning to the young: just say no to AI
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Oct 9, 2025 A warning to the young about the perils of AI for critical thinking and creativity takes center stage. The host discusses how AI erodes concentration and deep work, raising concerns about its impact on student writing. He emphasizes that writing is integral to learning and warns against outsourcing this skill. Historical comparisons illustrate how technology reshapes human capabilities. Urging students to reject AI aids, he argues that intellectual freedom relies on genuine thought. The discussion underscores the vital link between reasoning skills and democratic resilience.
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AI In The Classroom Debate
- Aaron McLean recounts a conversation about integrating AI into student writing at the US Naval Academy.
- He argues student papers exist for practice and teacher feedback, not merely product output.
Writing Is Thinking
- McLean asserts that writing and thinking are effectively the same activity.
- If you cannot write your thoughts, you likely have not truly thought them.
Risk Of Educational Collapse
- McLean warns AI could drive education from a Bronze Age into an abyss by replacing genuine learning.
- He highlights the real risk of model collapse if only AI-produced content feeds future models.