At an event at Sector 10 Government Museum and Art Gallery for the 18th First Friday Forum (FFF) Oration, eight books authored by Dr Bhatti were launched. Five personalities for their contributions to education, science, art and literacy, and the donation of 24 books for libraries being established across Punjab, were also felicitated.Delivering his oration titled “Education and Artificial Intelligence: From Knowledge to Awakening”, Dr Bhatti described AI as “Frozen Human Intelligence” and emphasised that technological advancement must remain guided by human values. While acknowledging AI’s potential to accelerate research, process information and improve productivity, he stressed that its true worth depended on the wisdom, imagination and ethical responsibility of those using it.Advocating his philosophy of Holistic Humanism, Dr Bhatti called for integrating Humanities, Art, Science and Technology to create a more meaningful educational system. He said education should move beyond the accumulation of knowledge and specialised skills to nurture creativity, critical thinking, compassion and responsible citizenship.A major highlight of the programme was the release of eight books authored by Dr Bhatti. Chief Guest Prof Dr RS Bawa, former Vice-Chancellor and Pro-Chancellor of Chandigarh University and Advisor to its Chancellor, released The Muse of Metaphors, while Prof Dr IS Dua, former Chairman of the Department of Botany, Panjab University, released Dr Surindera Singh Bhatti (Architect, Poet, Educator, Artist, and Mystic).Renowned artist and art educator Prof Prem Singh released My Bosom Buddy, while Engineer ML Garg, known for his efforts to establish libraries and promote literacy across Punjab, released Holistic Humanism. Prof Swati Behl Uppal, Principal of the University Institute of Architecture, Chandigarh University, released FUTURELIGHT.Jasjyot Singh Almast released Wayward Verses (Covid-19 Creativity in Poetry), architect Surinder Bahga released Town Planning and Architecture in India, and Bengaluru-based architect Navita Singh, an alumna of Chandigarh College of Architecture, released Architecture and Art during Maharaja Ranjit Singh’s Reign.
