‘The metaverse is what our children are playing in, for them it’s the norm’ On this episode of HYPERSCALE by Briar Prestidge, we are joined by Co-Founder and Director of Ethics and Social Policy at Metacampus Alison Alexander. Metacampus was created with a purpose to equip people to thrive in the fast-changing digital world using technology to unlock human potential. Alison shares her knowledge and perspective on the ethical issues that may arise as Web3 develops and how builders can ensure that there are safety nets put in place to protect users.&nbsp; We also discuss how the Gen Z youth are taking alternative routes to traditional education and career paths, the evolution of social media, and why we should follow the younger generation. If you are fascinated by the concept of the metaverse and have spent countless hours scrolling the internet and it still doesn’t make sense, tune in. On HYPERSCALE by Briar Prestidge, leading experts discuss the future of the metaverse, crypto, NFTs, virtual reality, holograms, and augmented reality.. Because eventually every company will become a Web3 company.

S1 E11:  How the Gen Z Youth Are Leading the Way in the Metaverse With Ethics and Social Policy Expert Alison Alexander

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. 

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#E40 Futurepreneurship and Foresight in Business With Dana Marduk

“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 world of art in the 21st century, and the realities of this world in an era of AI.

Join us for an engaging conversation as we explore how artists can come to terms with generative AI, representation in art, AI bias, and the irreplaceable human artisan.

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#E41 AI Exists To Help Artists, Not Replace Them With Samar Younes

“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 supports the concepts of intelligent design and transhumanism. This mix of diverse expertise made for a truly intriguing conversation.

Join us as we explore a society where augmented transhumans are the standard, how public healthcare would have to adapt in such a world, an early example of cyborg legislation, and more.


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#E42 In The Face Of AI, Humanity Must Prove Its Value With Steve Fuller

“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 totally lose your identity.”

On this episode of HYPERSCALE, I am joined by Robert Ginsberg, the Founder of Forever Family Foundation, and an expert who has been investigating consciousness and the phenomenon of mediumship for over 20 years.

Robert started researching evidence for the survival of consciousness after he lost his daughter in a tragic accident in 2002. Originally a skeptic, he conducted his own research into historic accounts and records, and spoke with numerous scientists, doctors, and mediums hoping to better understand consciousness, how it extends beyond our brain and body to other people, and what happens to it after death. Faced with what he sees as irrefutable evidence, he would go on to have 74 dream visitations from his deceased daughter over a five-year period.

Join us as we explore the heartfelt account of a father who sought to find meaning and closure following a tragedy, by investigating what most of us would never consider to find out: what happens to our consciousness after death?

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#E43 Connecting With Loved Ones After Death, With Robert Ginsberg

“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 operations, from startups and SMEs to mega-corporations. Sarah’s work as a “super forecaster” has landed her in globally renowned publications such as Time, The New York Times, Forbes, and Wired.

Join us as we explore how the mind of an expert who predicts the future really works, the role of diversity in shaping a more inclusive tomorrow, the power of foresight as a skill, and more. 

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#E44 Predicting and Guiding Humanity’s Future Using Data and Foresight, With Sarah DaVanzo

“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 episode, you will see me discuss everything from how I keep fit when I’m traveling and living between New York and Dubai, my favorite easy recipes for longevity, why I want to go to Mars, Ozempic, why I closed my suit label, metaverse fashion, CEO executive branding, starting a biz on the dining room table to managing an international team, ‘freezing’ my body with cryonics to ‘live forever’, and my existential questions about an afterlife... I have bared it all.



Tune in for a candid view into how I got to where I am today, and why I am on this journey of discovery and learning.

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#E45 What Makes Briar Tick? Understanding the Mindset of a Futurist

“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 tomorrow’s solutions will be the same one that dictates how our technology will influence us. If one gender or one race designs the AI that will govern our future, how will this reflect on all the different people who do not share this person’s gender and race? It is questions like these that remind us of the importance of diversity at the tech roundtables and the highest boardrooms.

“I think we are at a point where if we don't wake up now, if we don't develop our human [conscience] quickly, if we don't become wiser, then we will use our technology to destroy ourselves versus using our technology to live in a utopia, to reach that higher state of awareness and consciousness and enlightenment that we are on a path to reach.”

Join us for an introspective and philosophical conversation where we explore women’s role in an ever-evolving world of technological innovation, the importance of diverse voices convening today to shape a more inclusive tomorrow, and why we urgently need to equalize the playing field in terms of equality and inclusivity, as what we do now will define our reality in the years to come.

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#E46 A Good Future is a Future That is Inclusive, With Biljana Markova

“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 threat to humanity.

The three authors of the report worked on it for more than a year, speaking with more than 200 government employees, experts, and workers at frontier AI companies—like OpenAI, Google DeepMind, Anthropic and Meta— as part of their research. 

Are these fears justified? We need to educate people about the true potential, and threat, of AI, which can be hard to do given how most of humanity is busy surviving one day at a time, often giving up their privacy and autonomy for the sake of convenience.

Join us for an introspective conversation where we explore the timeliness of this report, what it means, why it shouldn’t necessarily be taken at face value, the actual risks posed by AI, the importance of holding AI developers accountable, and more on this episode of HYPERSCALE.

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#E47 Will AI Bring About The End Of Humanity? With Theo Priestley & Beth Singler

“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 more. 

Join us as we explore humanity’s ever-evolving presence and identity, its presence within the cosmos, the importance of physical human connection, and more in a very introspective (and philosophical) episode of HYPERSCALE.

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#E48 What Type of Ancestor Do You Want To Be? With Adah Parris

Welcome to HYPERSCALE. This is the podcast of the future.

No one has completely pegged down what precisely the future of technology holds, but we’re definitely starting to see some incredibly fascinating ideas transitioning into reality.

Tune in to hear exclusive discussions with CEOs, tech experts, scientists, inventors, futurists, and philosophers to gain key insights into cutting-edge, impact-led, and purposeful innovation. 

No answer lasts forever, but we shape the future by asking all the right questions.

We’re curious. We’re adapting with the times. We’re enjoying the discovery.

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