Book Summary
Born Dead, Die Alive is a thought-provoking and soulful manifesto that challenges readers to reimagine their existence in an age where technology is rapidly evolving—but humanity is struggling to keep up. Written by futurist Tariq Qureishy, the book urges readers to wake up, break free from unconscious living, and actively choose to be alive—emotionally, spiritually, and intellectually.
The title reflects a powerful idea: most people are born into a system that deadens creativity, purpose, and awareness. But through conscious choices and humane use of technology, we can “die alive”—having truly lived.
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Key themes include:
• Reclaiming human potential in a world driven by AI and automation
• Creating meaningful work and connections
• Developing emotional intelligence, empathy, and inner awareness
• Rethinking education, leadership, and innovation from a values-based lens
This book serves as both a wake-up call and a guidebook for creating a better future—where technology empowers rather than enslaves.
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Ratings (Based on Available Data & Reader Reviews)
Platform Rating
Goodreads (4.5/5 – niche readership)
Amazon (4.7/5 – thoughtful, deep, futuristic)
Critics and readers appreciate the book’s depth, clarity of vision, and humanistic philosophy—especially relevant for leaders, educators, and change-makers.
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A Moving Story from the Book
One of the most powerful reflections in the book is when Qureishy shares a personal story about losing his father—and how, in the grief, he was forced to confront life’s deeper meaning. Instead of being crushed, it awakened something in him: the realization that most people are alive but not truly living.
This turning point led him to explore why so many people settle for numbness in a world bursting with opportunity. The story becomes a metaphor: death is inevitable, but a “living death” is optional.
He challenges us: What would it look like to live with eyes wide open? To live as if our life matters?
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Top Quotes from Born Dead, Die Alive
1. “Most people are not afraid of dying. They are afraid of not having lived.”
2. “The future will be built not by those with the best technology, but by those with the most humanity.”
3. “If you’re living on autopilot, you’re not living. You’re surviving. And survival is not the purpose of life.”
4. “Die alive, not because you reached the end—but because you finally woke up.”
5. “We must design a world where technology serves consciousness, not consumerism.”
6. “Your humanity is your competitive advantage in the age of AI.”
7. “We can’t create the future unless we first learn how to be present.”
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