In this episode of the Be Unbound podcast, we discuss the declining state of traditional education and its shift toward a transactional relationship. Some recent articles from researchers and college professors have shed light on an alarming and depressing trend: college students have become little more than human assistants for AI bots. Rampant AI cheating and the lack of academic integrity among today's college students have reached a critical level.

By contrast, the recent experience we had at our Capstone event highlighted a lot of really positive aspects of students in our Unbound community. Curiosity, critical thinking, and genuine learning are celebrated by the leaders, but more importantly, it's celebrated by the students. If you're looking to foster a healthier and more meaningful educational path for young adults, join us as we explore how to be radically countercultural in today's world by embracing timeless values and a commitment to real knowledge and personal growth.

Here are some links to the articles we referenced in our conversation:

• "Everyone Is Cheating Their Way Through College" - NY Magazine
• "Why AI is Destroying Academic Integrity" - Hilarius Book Binder (Substack)

01:56 The Depressing State of Modern Education

04:36 Rampant AI Cheating in Universities

06:14 The Transactional Nature of Higher Education

08:46 Unbound's Unique Educational Environment

19:41 The Importance of Community and Relationships

21:19 A Macro View on Education and Culture

Learn more about Unbound: https://beunbound.us/

Hosts: Jonathan Brush, David Rethemeyer

Producer: Kyle Hill