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The Optimistic Outlook with John Eades · August 25 · 2 min

Stop Shortcutting the Work

A study of 26,811 students tracked AI use over two and a half years. Homework scores climbed 18%. Exam scores dropped 20%. College entrance scores fell 18%. "If you're using tools to avoid the work, you should forget mastery." Better output isn't the same as real learning, and the gap always shows up eventually. 📖 Grab your copy of The Optimistic Outlook: https://www.amazon.com/Optimistic-Outlook-Lessons-Important-Muscle/dp/B0G4R5VJH1/

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A study of 26,811 students tracked AI use over two and a half years. Homework scores climbed 18%. Exam scores dropped 20%. College entrance scores fell 18%.

"If you're using tools to avoid the work, you should forget mastery."

Better output isn't the same as real learning, and the gap always shows up eventually.

📖 Grab your copy of The Optimistic Outlook: https://www.amazon.com/Optimistic-Outlook-Lessons-Important-Muscle/dp/B0G4R5VJH1/

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