The celebrated book at this session is "Hypocrisy is Beautiful". The book includes a collection of philosophical stories debating social and individual dilemmas that face modern humans. The author tries to stimulate readers' minds to reflect on what ended up shaping modern reality, including loss of identity, excessive rationality, overstated openness, technology addiction, and other issues that leave a fingerprint on the essence of humans and their inherent potential.
Khaled Ghattass is an accomplished scholar and intellectual. His academic background is impressive, having completed a BSc in Analytical Chemistry, an MSc in Organic Chemistry and a PhD in Cellular and Molecular Biology, specialising in breast cancer. He later pursued another MBA in Spain.
In addition to his scientific research, Ghattass is passionate about spreading awareness on topics that include human behaviour, positive psychology, decision-making, cultural diversity, poetry, philosophy and art. He uses his Facebook and YouTube accounts to share his knowledge and ideas, delivering his messages in unconventional, humorous and compelling manners.
Ghattass’ first book, Hypocrisy is Beautiful, comprises a collection of short philosophical stories that may seem unrelated at first glance but share a common theme as the stories delve into social and individual dilemmas facing the modern man.