PostEverything A.I., Learning & Virtue w/ Alan Noble
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Jan 7, 2026 Alan Noble, an Associate Professor at Oklahoma Baptist University and author, dives into the intersection of AI and higher education. He critiques the current state of academia, arguing for a return to holistic formation and the importance of mentorship. Noble emphasizes the ethical challenges posed by AI, warning against its potential to undermine traditional learning. He advocates for a virtues-driven approach to education, asserting that moral excellence is vital for students navigating today's chaotic world, all while introducing insights from his upcoming book.
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Education As Holistic Formation
- Higher education must prioritize holistic formation, not just information transfer.
- Embodied community and liberal arts training cultivate critical thinking and virtue.
Make The Virtuous Case Against AI Shortcuts
- Tell students that using AI to complete assignments offloads their growth and stunts skill development.
- Appeal to virtue and explain writing as the process of thinking to discourage AI shortcuts.
Permit Only Low-Value AI Tasks
- Allow limited AI use for low-value tasks like generating citations but require students to verify accuracy.
- Prohibit AI for brainstorming and outlining because those steps build thinking and writing skills.
