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To Teach Students to Use AI, Teach Philosophy
Adam Zweber writes that philosophy has much to teach about how to use AI effectively.
On the Predictability of Grades
If something does not change, grades will lose all meaning, Chris Smith writes.
To Test or Not to Test
Glenn C. Altschuler and David Wippman review Nicholas Lemann’s Higher Admissions: The Rise, Decline, and Return of Standardized Testing.
New Policies Suppress Pro-Palestinian Speech
Radhika Sainath writes that the rewriting of policies to restrict protests over Gaza will have dire consequences for campus speech.
May Contain Lies
Scott McLemee reviews a new book about the human vulnerability to misinformation.
Boycotts Cannot Become the New Normal
Ronald R. Krebs argues that the new AAUP statement on academic boycotts undermines scholarly values and opens the door to further politicization of the academy.
Stop With the Rural-Bashing on Campuses
Faculty should avoid the Trump-country trap this election season, Lisa R. Pruitt and Emelie K. Peine write.
Tim Walz, China and Me
The choice of a vice presidential candidate with deep ties to China prompts Jeffrey Wasserstrom to reflect on trips taken and not.