What if divination isn’t fortune-telling—but a way to reconnect humans, nature, and the divine? In this episode, Isis Indriya (Academy of Oracle Arts) and Alex W1SE unpack Ancient Egyptian wisdom, oracular arts, and practical rituals you can use today.

Isis Indriya shares how a childhood shaped by matriarchs in Guam, a longing to commune with the unseen, and years of ritual practice led her to Ancient Egypt (Kemet) and the oracular path. She reframes “divination” as a living technology for maintaining harmony among the human world, the natural world, and the divine—and explains why Maat (cosmic truth/order) remains a compass for modern life. We explore the Academy of Oracle Arts, its mission to honor indigenous and mystery teachings, and the way temple architecture, light, and pilgrimage encode memory. Isis breaks down key Kemet ideas—Netjer (divine forces), the Jedi spine (Djed), the weighing of the heart, negative/affirmative confessions, and regenerative culture—along with simple practices: water prayers, purification, Blue Lotus ceremony, and daily silence. Finally, she invites us into “ancestral future” work: tending lineage, protecting imagination, building community, and choosing joy as activism. If you’re curious about cross-cultural wisdom with real-world application, start here.

*Key Takeaways* Divination/oracular arts = relational technology, not fortune-telling Maat: cosmic truth/order as a daily practice Kemet cosmology: Netjer, Djed (Jedi), weighing of the heart, regeneration Rituals you can use: water prayers, purification, Blue Lotus, daily silence Pilgrimage/temple time = reactivating memory for a regenerative future

*Timestamps* 00:00 — What divination really is (oracular arts as bond-keeping) 00:29 — W1SE Talks intro 00:35 — Alex welcomes Isis Indriya (Academy of Oracle Arts) 02:39 — Guam roots, matriarchs, longing to commune with the unseen 06:46 — First journey to Kemet (Egypt) & early Oracle gatherings 07:45 — Learning the “-mancies”: fire, water, smoke, stones 12:55 — Founding the Academy of Oracle Arts: mission & teachers 18:38 — Online + in-person + Omari (Nevada City) 19:09 — “Ancestral future,” remembering, and choosing timelines 21:37 — Joy as activism amid global grief 23:04 — Shambhala warrior prophecy & coherent prayer fields 27:32 — Community, perception, and protecting imagination 29:50 — Kemet initiation journeys & temple light technology 34:27 — Private time in 8–10 temples; tracking light as “future info” 35:36 — Why each group’s pilgrimage reveals different memory 39:48 — Unveiling underground networks; “divine human nature” 49:10 — Core Kemet principles: Netjer flag, mummification, Djed/Jedi 51:19 — Reincarnation options; becoming “good food” for life 56:19 — 42 Principles of Maat: morning “I will not,” evening “I have not” 59:17 — Pantheon as permutations of one supreme force (Netjeru) 01:01:33 — Daily rituals: water prayer, purification; Blue Lotus & rose 01:04:02 — Closing & invitation to study/pilgrimage with Isis

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What happens when competitive gaming, early crypto, and conscious leadership collide? Hedge-fund founder Hershey Mirpuri joins W1SE Talks to break down values-driven business, intelligent fundraising, and how gamification (achievements → progression → recognition) can supercharge community and client loyalty.

From Dubai, Hershey Mirpuri shares the real story behind an influence-led, values-driven fund—why he chose Dubai’s regulatory climate and speed, how ethics and culture design sit at the center of performance, and where leaders must practice the art of saying no. We map a pragmatic fundraising arc (research → plan → validation → proof-of-concept → partner selection) with alternate routes like alumni/launch-pad programs, plus what LPs actually want to see at each stage. On operations, Hershey treats AI as table stakes—use it, but keep human judgment in the loop—and details culture levers that matter: clarity of incentives, fair competition, and care for people. Then we dive into gamification for the attention economy: achievement systems, visible progression, social recognition, and light-weight rewards that create habit and belonging (without manipulative junk). The throughline is conscious business—run on ethics, feedback loops, and long-term trust—so growth compounds without burning out your team or your customers.

*Key Takeaways* Conscious business = ethics + culture design + “say no” discipline Fundraising arc: research → plan → validation → PoC → partners Use AI as leverage, not a crutch—keep human thinking central Gamification that works: achievements → progression → recognition Choose environments (Dubai or elsewhere) that reduce friction ethically

*Chapters* 00:00 — Intro & intention 00:03:20 — From competitive gaming & early crypto to fund building 00:12:15 — Why Dubai: speed, lower barriers, and choosing your arena 00:20:40 — Conscious business: ethics, culture design, “say no” 00:31:10 — Fundraising flow: research → plan → validation → PoC → partners 00:42:35 — Alumni/launch-pad pathways & partner selection 00:51:00 — AI as table stakes (without outsourcing your thinking) 00:58:45 — Gamification: achievements, progression, recognition 01:08:10 — People-first performance: incentives, fairness, care 01:16:20 — “Level up daily” — closing reflections

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_Disclaimer: Educational content only. This episode is not financial advice._

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Can blockchain actually make life more harmonious—or is it just memes and bad actors? In this deep-dive, Kavon Soltani explains how mission coins, smarter tokenomics, and real-world assets can return value to people—not just founders.

W1SE Talks' Host Alex W1SE sits down with blockchain entrepreneur and innovator Kavon Soltani to trace the industry’s hard-won lessons. Early DAOs assumed “ownership = participation,” but without sound economics, communities collapsed. Kavon reframes tokens as incentive mechanisms—tools that reward the behaviors that help both the user and the ecosystem. He unpacks meme-coin dynamics (and why bundling 80% of supply leads to rug pulls), then contrasts that with mission coins that open most supply to community earners. Kavon highlights RWA tokenization (think fractional ownership with revenue rights) as a path to democratize access—along with sober caveats about securities risk and regulation. He covers DeFi yield vs. risk, why many successful products don’t boost their token price, hybrid decentralization (to avoid whale capture), and practical diligence: watch the community sentiment in Discord/Telegram and never be first in. Finally, Kavon grounds the vision in W1SE’s ethos—digital tools should amplify real-world connection, not replace it.

*Key Takeaways* Tokens are incentive tools; economics must lead design Meme-coin pitfalls vs. egalitarian mission coins RWA tokenization can broaden access—if done compliantly UX + regulation remain the biggest adoption blockers Due diligence: follow the community, not the hype

*Timestamps* 00:00 — Value back to community = strongest incentive 00:00:54 — Kavon's background (Aventus, DAOs, gaming/IP work) 00:05:28 — Early DAO myth: “ownership ⇒ participation” 00:06:55 — Tokenomics mistakes and why economics matter 00:11:06 — How meme-coin rug pulls actually work 00:13:16 — Egalitarian models: community gets the upside 00:20:34 — What a token really is (incentive mechanism) 00:20:55 — Mission coins explained (community-led utility) 00:23:56 — RWA: fractional ownership (e.g., dinosaur fossil) 00:25:39 — Biggest blockers: regulation & UX friction 00:30:00 — When a token should be complementary (not core) 00:31:09 — NFTs/Metaverse/DAOs: everyday use in 3–5 years 00:39:24 — Next 5–10 years: universal tokenized rewards 00:42:08 — DeFi in plain English (+ risks & yields) 00:47:16 — How Kavon runs diligence; red-flag patterns 01:00:01 — Why pure decentralization is hard; hybrid models 01:03:17 — Network states, AI moderation & scale 01:08:47 — Keep it IRL: W1SE experiences and balance 01:18:52 — Secrets of success: patience, don’t fear looking dumb