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As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to permeate higher education, educators face an increasing challenge in ensuring that students’ work is genuinely their own. One method gaining attention is the use of oral exams, a strategy that shifts away from traditional written assessments to create a more personalized and immediate evaluation of a student’s understanding. This approach, in many cases, helps to mitigate the risk of AI tools like ChatGPT influencing or even replac

Black Mirror’s “Hotel Reverie” explores how emotional truth can feel more real than reality itself. Through Brandy’s love for a simulated character, the episode mirrors our everyday experiences—how we form beliefs through social media, politics, and relationships. We trust what feels right, even when it isn’t true. This essay examines the tension between perception and reality in a world shaped by illusion, projection, and emotion.