"We've been making people beautiful on the outside... but what about their internal cellular health? When you see people who are a little bit older, you notice changes in the skin that despite what you do, you can't really change it back to where it was." On this episode of HYPERSCALE, I am joined by Dr. Jaffer Khan, Medical Director of Eon Clinic and a pioneering longevity specialist who transitioned from aesthetic plastic surgery to focus on the future of regenerative medicine. After decades o...
Jun 25, 2025•1 hr 11 min
"In microgravity, there is a very stressful environment that is placed on the body or even cells. And because of that stress, it helps us understand and study diseases at a very fast pace. And it's a really unique environment because when you remove the gravity, the cells form a 3D structure." On this episode of HYPERSCALE, I am joined by Kimberly Washington, co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of Deep Space Biology, a pioneering company leveraging AI and microgravity research to accelerate h...
May 12, 2025•1 hr 1 min
"I am both incredibly hopeful and incredibly scared of where we're going and maybe that's always the case, maybe we've always lived at that intersection." On this episode of HYPERSCALE, I am joined by Sundar Raman for our second conversation on the show. What began as a five-hour chat weeks ago continues as we explore the intersection of technology, humanity, and hope. Sundar brings a refreshingly nuanced perspective on our technological future, seeing beyond just digital devices to encompass ev...
Apr 22, 2025•51 min
In this episode of HYPERSCALE, join Briar Prestidge and futures theorist Luke Robert Mason as they explore the question: What does it mean to be human in the age of humanoid robots and AI? They dive into the cutting-edge technologies that blur the lines between humans and machines, from microchip implants and bionic limbs to brain-computer interfaces and prosthetic envy. Luke shares his expertise on humanoid robots and the pioneers of body modification, discussing the real challenges at the inte...
Mar 14, 2025•53 min
I invited you all to share your questions with me on social media, and no topic was off-limits! So, in this special Q&A episode, you will see me discuss everything from how my entrepreneurial journey started with a worm farm in New Zealand and being a balloon-animal-making clown, to fascinating conversations about the future of humanity. I share candidly about my failures, successes, and how I learned to take life one step at a time. You'll hear about my journey of how I combined my love for...
Feb 28, 2025•32 min
“Every single one of us has been hacked, either directly or indirectly” says Ralph Echemendia who has spent his life on the frontlines of cybersecurity—starting as a curious 13-year-old breaking into systems to evolving into one of the world’s most renowned ethical hackers. He’s worked with Hollywood filmmakers like Oliver Stone on Snowden , advised Fortune 500 companies, and exposed vulnerabilities that most of us don’t even realize exist. In this next episode of Hyperscale, Briar Prestidge and...
Feb 03, 2025•1 hr 13 min
“The future is coming at us so fast now that traditional foresight and futurism are no longer enough," explains Neil Redding, a near-futurist who analyzes how emerging technologies intersect and transform industries. Drawing from over three decades of experience in technology, philosophy, and human-computer interaction, Neil guides us through fascinating discussions about digital evolution - from the early days of VR to today's rapidly advancing AI landscape. He shares insights on why the Metave...
Jan 17, 2025•1 hr 6 min
Season 3 of HYPERSCALE is here. Join Briar Prestidge and Angela Radcliffe as they explore how technology and data are shaping the future of the next generation. From AI literacy in the classroom to the risks of deep fakes, they break down why we need to rethink how we educate the next generation. They also discuss how teaching kids about data literacy could open doors to solving real-world challenges. Plus, hear their perspective on why platforms like TikTok and Roblox aren’t just distractions—t...
Jan 10, 2025•40 min
“I think each person should feel individually charged to think about their own data, think about their own privacy, and the implications for the people around them.” On this episode of HYPERSCALE, I am joined by Ramona Morgan, a senior associate at Barton's, where she represents operating businesses and specializes in cybersecurity, data privacy, and GDPR compliance, among other fields. Ramona also represents emerging companies who are looking to access the capital markets, using her extensive k...
Jun 12, 2024•45 min
“We have to stop valuing being busy because that's why people can't come up with new things. They don't have time to think.” On this episode of HYPERSCALE, I am joined by Lisa Bodell, an award-winning author and CEO of FutureThink, who is also known as a renowned futurist and panelist. Join us as we explore how we can recover our agency, the difference between spending your time and investing it, the value in being uncomfortable, and more. FOLLOW ► Instagram: https://bit.ly/briarig LinkedIn: htt...
Jun 05, 2024•47 min
“Let's think about the future. Let's think about people who aren't here yet. Just because they're not here yet doesn't mean they just shouldn't have a voice or they shouldn't be factored in.” On this episode of HYPERSCALE, I am joined by Brendan McGetrick, the Creative Director of Museum of the Future who is also a writer, designer, and curator. His work has appeared in publications in over thirty countries, including The New York Times, Wired, and The Financial Times. Join us as we explore the ...
May 16, 2024•1 hr 6 min
“But if you look at the diseases and what people are suffering with today, cardiovascular disease, obesity, diabetes, autoimmune conditions, the health system hasn't been designed to deal with them,” Dr. Nas Al Jafari, Medical Director of DNA Health Clinic and Functional Medicine Specialist, told me on this episode of HYPERSCALE. Dr. Nas is a vocal advocate helping bring about a new revolution within the healthcare space, breaking away from outdated traditional practices and pushing for a more h...
May 06, 2024•47 min
“So that's a sick care model… built around treating you when you're sick. And all the institutions and interests around that are propped up actually by chronic diseases. That's the problem. It's the whole incentive structures that are misaligned. And they're perversely against you,” said Tina Woods, the Founder and CEO of Collider Health, and the Co-Founder and CEO of Longevity International. She is a renowned advocate for improving health parity and longevity who brings diverse stakeholders tog...
Apr 27, 2024•1 hr 8 min
“Ask yourself, what type of ancestor do you want to be? Look yourself in the mirror and recognize that I am part of the problem.” On this episode of HYPERSCALE, I am joined by Adah Parris, Chair of Mental Health First Aid England, and a keynote speaker, polymath, anti-disciplinary artist, tech futurist, and activist. Adah has worn many hats over the years, which has allowed her to form and share hollistic but unique and fresh perspectives on topics like technology, AI, human relationships, and m...
Apr 18, 2024•1 hr 4 min
“We're not going to get a Skynet. I think the James Cameron-sort of future of one all-seeing, all-knowing and essentially the existential threat that the government seems to want to paint a picture of, it's not going to happen.” On this special EMERGENCY episode of HYPERSCALE, I am joined by Professor Beth Singler and Futurist and Author Theo Priestley, who have joined me to discuss the government-commissioned report recently published in Time magazine, warning that AI poses an extinction-level ...
Mar 28, 2024•1 hr 10 min
“First we make technology, then technology makes us.” On this special International Women’s Day episode of HYPERSCALE, I am joined by Biljana Markova, an eco-luxury entrepreneur, animal and social activist, and one of my dearest friends. Above, she paraphrased the famous saying: “First we shape our tools, thereafter our tools shape us,” noting the importance of being proactive and considerate of how we design technology today, as the mindset (with all its biases and limitations) that creates tom...
Mar 08, 2024•53 min
“Over the years. I've really had to evolve my sense of self as an entrepreneur. Quite quickly it went from being me, myself, and I on the dining room table with the business to managing a large international team. I've had to go from saying yes to everything to no to most things. And that's perfectly okay, and you should do that. Our time is literally the greatest asset that we have.” I invited you all to share your questions with me on social media, and all topics were fair game. 😉 So, in this...
Feb 08, 2024•53 min
“Women are two times more pessimistic about the future than men, self-identifying men. And men are 50% more disempowered, feel more frustrated, more likely that they can't do anything.” On this episode of HYPERSCALE, I am joined by Sarah DaVanzo, a Foresight Strategist and Futures Activist who boasts a remarkable 70% accuracy in quantitative data-driven futurism. Sarah has a historied career, using her knowledge and expertise to help over a hundred businesses across her career future-proof their...
Feb 01, 2024•59 min
“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 does it continue on, but it continues on with some memories and personality intact, so you don't tot...
Jan 25, 2024•1 hr 18 min
“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 the University of Warwick. Steve is an advocate for social epistemology and academic freedom, and supp...
Jan 18, 2024•1 hr 12 min
“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 themselves at the intersection of art and technology, Samar shares some valuable insights into the wo...
Jan 11, 2024•52 min
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 TikTok: https://bit.ly/briartiktok WEBSITE: https://briarprestidgeofficial.com...
Jan 05, 2024•1 hr 6 min
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 her experiences navigating the world of tech over the years, which has been dominated by men but has ...
Jan 02, 2024•44 min
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 have been busy working on a new fashion line for digital avatars and a new documentary, while balancing...
Dec 21, 2023•49 min
“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 excited to pick his brain (no pun intended!) for everything related to our mind and consciousness. We dis...
Dec 14, 2023•1 hr 42 min
"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 into a realm where we are not just focusing on 'stewardship' of the planet." On this episode of HYP...
Dec 07, 2023•53 min
“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 "The Abolition of Aging", a visionary futurist who chairs the London Futurists, regularly contributes...
Nov 22, 2023•54 min
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 longevity best practices. After conducting a blood test with GlycanAge, Sebastijan informed me that my biol...
Nov 16, 2023•1 hr 10 min
"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 Jowan Österlund, a body piercer turned biotech entrepreneur, who's become one of the most vocal advo...
Nov 09, 2023•53 min
"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 the NY Futurists Meetup. Gray Scott is quickly becoming widely recognized as one of the most exciting, i...
Oct 26, 2023•1 hr 4 min
