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In an age where artificial intelligence can generate an essay at the click of a button, what becomes of the true art and meaning behind writing? According to veteran writing instructor John Warner, technology will never replace the core essence of authentic writing.

In More Than Words, Warner argues that generative AI tools like ChatGPT have indeed exposed a vital flaw in conventional writing instruction—assignments are often so superficial that computers can easily replicate them. True writing, he explains, is fundamentally inseparable from thinking and feeling. Genuine writing means grappling with our thoughts, discovering our ideas, and exploring what it truly means to be human.

Rather than fearing AI, we should take this moment to deeply reassess what we teach and expect from writing. More Than Words challenges educators, writers, and students alike to rethink and reshape their relationship with writing, urging us to embrace tasks AI cannot replicate: authentic thought, reflection, and emotional engagement.