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Gen Z is often labeled as the hyper-connected, digital-native generation, but what if they are actually the most tired of the online world? In this illuminating conversation, we sit down with Scott Seibel (https://www.linkedin.com/in/richard-scott-seibel/), a self-funding junior at CU Boulder, who offers a powerful and unique lens into collegiate life, fierce motivation, and the complex relationship students have with technology. Scott shares his generation’s growing desire to disconnect from screens for more meaningful, interpersonal connections, even while grappling with a crucial challenge: the confusing, "wishy-washy" policy on Artificial Intelligence (AI) on campus. As universities struggle to define where AI belongs—a helpful tool or grounds for plagiarism—students are left in fear, knowing they must use it to keep pace but risking failure if they do. Discover why this fiscally responsible student believes AI should be a tool for experienced professionals, not a crutch for those just starting out, and how this digital dilemma is shaping the next generation of leaders.

Chapters:
[00:00] Intro
[1:42] Mermaid Club And Passion For Swimming
[7:30] Scott's Multiple Roles And Academic Commitment
[9:00] Completely Funding His College Experience
[13:00] Proactively Securing The RA Position
[18:00] The Critical Importance Of The First Week
[22:44] Craving Interpersonal Connections And Disconnecting 
[28:43] Wishy-Washy AI Policy And Student Fear
[37:13] Reforming The RA Workload With Data
[47:00] Submitting Resumes To AI Bots For Jobs
[54:12] Multi-Stage Service-Based Career Plan
[1:02:13] Detailed Color-Coded Calendar System

Gen Z is often labeled as the hyper-connected, digital-native generation, but what if they are actually the most tired of the online world? In this illuminating conversation, we sit down with Scott Seibel (https://www.linkedin.com/in/richard-scott-seibel/), a self-funding junior at CU Boulder, who offers a powerful and unique lens into collegiate life, fierce motivation, and the complex relationship students have with technology. Scott shares his generation’s growing desire to disconnect from screens for more meaningful, interpersonal connections, even while grappling with a crucial challenge: the confusing, "wishy-washy" policy on Artificial Intelligence (AI) on campus. As universities struggle to define where AI belongs—a helpful tool or grounds for plagiarism—students are left in fear, knowing they must use it to keep pace but risking failure if they do. Discover why this fiscally responsible student believes AI should be a tool for experienced professionals, not a crutch for those just starting out, and how this digital dilemma is shaping the next generation of leaders.

Chapters:
[00:00] Intro
[1:42] Mermaid Club And Passion For Swimming
[7:30] Scott's Multiple Roles And Academic Commitment
[9:00] Completely Funding His College Experience
[13:00] Proactively Securing The RA Position
[18:00] The Critical Importance Of The First Week
[22:44] Craving Interpersonal Connections And Disconnecting
[28:43] Wishy-Washy AI Policy And Student Fear
[37:13] Reforming The RA Workload With Data
[47:00] Submitting Resumes To AI Bots For Jobs
[54:12] Multi-Stage Service-Based Career Plan
[1:02:13] Detailed Color-Coded Calendar System

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AI Or F? Navigating The Wishy-Washy Reality Of AI On College Campuses With Scott Seibel

May 21, 2026 3:33 pm

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