The authors write, "In an age when information is overwhelmingly abundant and AI can perform most of the cognitive heavy lifting—from computation to writing—more efficiently than any person, the transmission of knowledge is no longer the defining advantage of colleges and universities; it is their greatest vulnerability if it remains the central mission of their work." It's hard to dispute this. But is this the right response? "Higher education institutions must move beyond simply transmitting knowledge and instead prioritize holistic human development, integrating mental health, social-emotional learning, and ethical reasoning into academic structures to prepare students for meaningful lives and responsible citizenship." Just switching from one kind of content to another kind of content doesn't really respond to the crisis.
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