Hyperscale by Briar Prestidge

“Some believe that this physical world has a purpose and there are certain experiences in this vast continuum of life that we can only experience in this physical realm. But a lot of people believe that even though we no longer have a body, we still have a mind, or a soul, or a consciousness. I like to use those terms interchangeably - to me, they're the same thing that continues on. And not only...

“Humans have to raise their game. They have to be valued for something else, for something more, because we have now made machines that basically can replace us. And I think that is the bottom line question when it comes to humanity's relationship to AI: what is the value added of being human?” On this episode of HYPERSCALE, I am joined by Steve Fuller, a social philosopher and an instructor at th...

“There is no way on earth AI is going to replace artists. You're never going to be able to create really interesting pieces of work, even through AI, without the artistry perspective, the knowledge of the artist… the cultural perspective.” On this episode of HYPERSCALE, I am joined by Samar Younes, a polymathic artist, futures farmer, and a Central Saint Martins alumnus.   As someone who has found...

There are certain attributes that have enabled exponential growth companies, like Uber, Airbnb, and Amazon, to scale rapidly over the years.  In this episode of HYPERSCALE, Dr. Dana Marduk highlights the importance of the exponential growth model for entrepreneurs, and the 11 attributes that enable this growth.  FOLLOW ►  Instagram: https://bit.ly/briarig    LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/briarlinkedin...

What if we could digitally recreate our parents, so that they are with us even after their passing? This is what Charlotte Jee, a leading tech journalist and current News Editor at the MIT Technology Review attempted, after the uncertainty of the pandemic overshadowed her life. Charlotte discusses her experience with digital twins, and the moral obligations that come attached. She also discusses h...

Much has transpired in 2023, from the notable rise of AI, to new innovations in the domain of robotics, biotech, healthcare and beyond. It has been quite an eventful year. I’m super proud of the work our team has accomplished at Prestidge Group, as we continue to build successful personal brands for executives and thought leaders across the UAE, the UK and the US. Alongside these activities, I hav...

“It's not like, you know, lifting the hard drive of the brain and loading it onto another hard drive or in the cloud.” On this episode of HYPERSCALE, I am joined by Max Velmans, an emeritus professor of psychology at the University of London, who has over 40 years of experience and over 130 publications under his name.  Max is one of the most prominent experts on consciousness today, so I was exci...

"I do not think that we have a problem with population. I think we need more population, not less. I agree with Elon Musk on that a hundred percent, but we need to stop also looking at this in terms of worshiping Mother Gaia. We are not here simply as observers. We are curators - we are creators as well." "And so if transhumanism could add something to the discussion, I would hope it could take it...

“It’s not just about having longer lives, it’s also about having bigger lives. Life expansion rather than just life extension. To make this happen, we need to move from not just envisioning a future, but saying, ‘Hey, this is a good direction, let’s move towards it, let's make it happen’.”   On this episode of HYPERSCALE, I am joined by David Wood, the celebrated author of "The Death of Death" and...

Nutrition, sleep, stress, and physical activity. These are the 4 factors that govern our "biological age," and influence our overall health.  On this episode of HYPERSCALE, I am joined by Sebastijan Orlić, the CEO of health consulting company Quality of Life, and a Specialist at GlycanAge, a company that helps people identify their true biological age and helps them improve their lives with longev...

"The only reason a lot of technology is monopolized rather than democratized is the bar is so high to get in. But now... you can get more or less any type of technology fairly cheap. Even if it's not the utmost cutting-edge tech, you can still get it and tweak it, hack it, and make it perform stuff that wasn't supposed to. And, find new areas of use." On this episode of HYPERSCALE, I am joined by...

"We are going to see incredible magical things happen and we're going to see horrible, horrific things that AI can do because it's reflecting who we are. It's reflecting us."   On this episode of HYPERSCALE, I am joined by Gray Scott,  Futurist, Techno-Philosopher, Speaker, and Founder and CEO of SeriousWonder. He is also a professional member of The World Future Society, and the co-organizer of t...

On this episode of HYPERSCALE, I am joined by Yuri Deigin, a longevity activist, drug developer, and the Co-Founder and Director of YouthBio Therapeutics, a company developing tissue-specific rejuvenating gene therapies based on partial cellular reprogramming.    Yuri’s journey with longevity is a personal one. After he lost his grandmother to Alzheimer’s, he underwent a DNA test and discovered th...

"People who say 'Why should you live longer? That's not normal.' Go back a little bit. It was normal to die at 20 or 30, or 40 at best. So why is today's lifespan exactly right? That's obviously nonsense." On this episode of HYPERSCALE, I am joined by Dr. Max More, one of the founders of the modern philosophy of transhumanism, co-founder of the Extropy Institute, an organization crucial in buildin...

“I don’t think that [the Metaverse] is going to be a replacement for seeing people in real life. I think it's actually going to be a significant extension of what we can do in real life and how we can meet people." On this episode of HYPERSCALE, I am joined by Sophia Moshasha, Vice President of the DC Chapter of the VR/AR Association, co-founder of XR women, and a producer and host of The Polys -...

"A large part of it is simply learned helplessness, as in like, we've been terribly aware of aging since the beginning of civilization and we have been completely unable to do anything about it. So we have simply developed these ways to put it out of our minds and get on with our miserably short lives and made the best of it, rather than being preoccupied with this terrible thing that's going to h...

"Right now, 20% of America's GDP is going towards [the] military and funding wars and things like that. Whereas, can you imagine if they were funding bionic hearts or they were funding cures for diabetes or finding cures for Alzheimer's?" On this episode of HYPERSCALE, I am joined by Zoltan Istvan, a prominent transhumanist, journalist, philosopher and former US presidential candidate. After a clo...

“I do see artificial general intelligence, AI that is capable of human-level intellect and creativity, [become a reality] within 10 years, which kind of poses a problem because it does give us a countdown in a sense.”  “If we are complacent and wait for it to happen, then it will be too late. Because at that point in time, you will be talking to your computer or through an interface like you and I...

“A triple S civilization of Super Longevity, Super Intelligence and Super Happiness — that’s what I work for as a transhumanist.” On this episode of HYPERSCALE, I am joined by David Pearce, a philosopher and the co-founder of the transhumanist association Humanity+. David’s life has been devoted to transhumanist topics and what he calls the "hedonistic imperative,” a moral obligation to work towar...

"I think that the desire to improve the human condition for most people means we want to play God." On this episode of HYPERSCALE, I am joined by Dr. Natasha Vita-More, one of the most renowned futurists in the world.  The brilliant mind behind "The Transhumanism Manifesto," published in 1988, Natasha's ideologies have helped shape many of the key pillars of transhumanism as we know them today. A...

“We will have two types of immortality. Software immortality and hardware immortality.” On this episode of HYPERSCALE, I am joined by José Luis Cordeiro, economist, futurist, transhumanist and the author of the best-selling book “The Death of Death.”José explains to me that in the future, by 2045, we will achieve immortality, essentially able to rejuvenate the human body and reverse ageing. He dub...

S2 E5: How to Navigate the Unprecedented Change in Society that Lies Ahead with Futurist and Behavioral Scientist Chris Marshall “The change we are about to see makes the industrial revolution pale in comparison…The issues we have today are that the sources of stress are not life-threatening, but we respond as though they are—our brains respond in a primitive way.” On this episode of HYPERSCALE, I...

Health starts on the cellular level: this is the essence of what is known as metabolomics. Metabolomics is a key focus for Boomer and his company Smarter, Not Harder, which offers personalized consulting and coaching services for health optimization. Boomer shares his journey and the inspiration behind his company, while also delving into the vital role of a full night's sleep in promoting healthy...

On this episode of HYPERSCALE, tech entrepreneur and leader Daniel Jaramillo discusses his experience with human microchipping and the potential for VR in daily life. As the founder of  RXXO.io , a unique "Cryptangible" twin of the physical diamond supply, Jaramillo has a track record of creating products for millions of users.  In this interview, he shares valuable insights into the future of tec...

On this episode of HYPERSCALE by Briar Prestidge, we sit down with Dr. Omar Mansur, a digital banking expert and Global Enterprise Lead at Codebase Technologies in MENA and APAC.  Omar provides valuable insights into the future of cashless banking, discussing how society is moving away from physical cash towards digital transactions.  We also explore the impact of social media on physical human co...