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Crises in Academia and Cultural Preservation
학문의 위기와 문화 보존|The One with Dr. Natalia Shcherbakova: Episode 3 (2025)
“I’ve taken a clear stance on AI usage: if you use AI, you must disclose it. That includes recording which AI tool you used, the exact prompt, and the output, all attached as a supplement. Many students rely on AI-generated answers without digesting, contextualizing, or critically assessing the information. Some may use AI to complete take-home quizzes, but I hope at least a few still engage in honest reading. Because in the end, true knowledge comes from thinking and reading” — Dr. Shcherbakova (2025)
“Students don’t struggle with memorization — they struggle with application. Many just want a direct formula — ‘A equals B’ — and expect to be told exactly which slide to study. But real learning goes beyond what’s on the slides. Higher-level questions — those that require analysis and application — often have the lowest correct response rates…
