الشك العلمي: عندما تتحول الهواجس العربية إلى ظاهرة عالمية.

Abstract

The study underscores the pivotal role of education in addressing scientific skepticism and countering conspiracy theories prevalent in the Arab world and beyond. Education stands as a cornerstone in fostering critical thinking and rationality, crucial for discerning between information and misinformation. This research sheds light on the adverse effects of totalitarian regimes that stifle critical thought to perpetuate their authority. The global academic community is urged to advocate for educational curriculum reforms aimed at instilling a culture of inquiry and analytical thinking. Emphasizing scientific education and critical thinking is crucial in countering political conspiracy theories and skepticism toward scientific knowledge. Education stands as the antidote to countering scientific ignorance and cognitive biases often exploited by failing regimes in developing countries to justify their shortcomings. The research explores several critical questions: How can educational methodologies be redesigned to nurture critical thinking and combat intellectual ignorance in Arab societies? How can the emphasis on reliable evidence and scientific facts be amplified in decision-making processes, particularly concerning issues like the COVID-19 pandemic? To what extent is skepticism towards scientific studies a global phenomenon, and what are the underlying contributory factors? What impact do conspiracy theories have on the public's perception of scientific facts, and how can education and media literacy address this impact? Reforming educational curricula is imperative, redirecting them towards scientific methodologies, critical thinking, and inquiry-based learning. Such reforms are pivotal to combating intellectual ignorance and advancing scientific reasoning within societies.