The speaker highlights the influence of Egypt's education system on critical thinking, noting that it is focused on memorization rather than teaching individuals how to critically analyze and dissect information. This lack of critical thinking skills made it easy for influencers to manipulate people's beliefs, as seen during the 2013 election when a Muslim Brotherhood candidate used religious manipulation to gain votes. The speaker emphasizes the importance of teaching individuals how to think critically and analyze information effectively.

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