Ascendance: Recent Episodes
Will Preble
We can't just "grow" anymore... we need to grow up... orienting growth towards our highest spiritual potential. Ascendance is a show about how brands and Leaders are ascending, and how you can build with their strategies, tools, philosophies, and communities in the WEB3 era. By casting visions for what is possible, we can collectively envision and create a more abundant future.
On this podcast, Strategist Will Preble (@kingwillxm) interviews visionaries from across disciplines, including WEB3, design, tech, media, wellness, human optimization, faith & spirituality, and more.
WEB3 allows for decentralization and censorship resistance. In an AI augmented world, this will become vital both to building new economies, and protecting human freedoms, especially when we all have our own highly complex personal AI models
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Redefining ROI in the AI era goes beyond managing scarce resources; it's about embracing abundance. The rise of AI has transformed how businesses view growth, creating opportunities where constraints once existed.
This change isn't just about using technology to fix problems; it's a fundamental shift in mindset. Businesses must reimagine how they operate, adopting a belief in limitless opportunities. By embracing this new way of thinking, they pave the way for innovation, creativity, and growth that transcends traditional boundaries.
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Recently, Alex Hormozi made a video about AI in which he defines humans as "a series of inputs and outputs that make up a personality. In this video, I explore how a spiritual perspective can change the way we view AI.
Because if we are indeed, just a series of inputs and outputs that perform economic functions in the world, then yes we all will 100% be replaced by AI algorithms. However, if we realize that we are not just this mind, body, and emotions, and remember that we are spiritual beings, AI could become a tool to empower the ascendance of human consciousness.
How we approach the transition to an AI centric future will determine our reality, and if we only see ourselves in terms of economic/material function, then we will produce a world that reflects this on deeper and deeper levels of our experience.
*Caveat: I think Alex is an incredible smart business mind and I get a ton of value from his content. His video on AI was made from his perspective and it wasn't wrong (actually had a lot of great business insight). I just believe personally that we need to elevate this conversation around the future of AI on a spiritual level
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Cole Stephens is a rising young leader who is not afraid to take massive action to solve massive problems in his community. During the pandemic, he lead a group that got 35 Million Dollars paid out to working high school students in Minnesota who who were not receiving unemployment. I deeply resonated with Cole’s drive to solve real problems for those in need and empower young people to start using their voice for the good of all.
On this podcast episode we discuss Gen-Z leadership, entrepreneurial paths for young people, politics + social media, and how technology is impacting the development of the next Generation.
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FREE WEB3 STRATEGY BRIEF -- https://kingwillxm.gumroad.com/l/web3brief
Connect with Cole: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cole-stevens-98081b206/
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Rafael Mojden got into WEB3 because of his daughter. As a father, the thought of leaving a dying planet to the next generation did not sit well with him. Technology could solve the problems of our time, but only if we make it accessible to everyone. From speaking to groups like the United Nations, helping technologists solve problems in our most underserved communities, to working with educators to help close the digital divide, Rafael is working to close the digital divide with an incredible sense of urgency.
On this episode, we discuss how the education system needs to evolve to address the digital world, the power of empathy, digital equity, WEB3, and much more.
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FREE WEB3 STRATEGY BRIEF -- https://kingwillxm.gumroad.com/l/web3...
Connect with Rafael: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rafael-mojden-4a28211/
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PJ Hill is on a mission to create 1,000 black millionaires. On his journey to becoming a pro-basketball player, he was blessed to have mentors in his life that opened doors for him and ensured he stayed on the path to success. Now, PJ is using is skills in Finance and Real Estate to open doors for his community and make sure the next generation understands the power of ownership.
On this episode of ASCENDANCE, we talk about how PJ and I met during the summer of 2020, activism through financial education, the power of real-estate, and the future of community ownership in WEB3.
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FREE WEB3 STRATEGY BRIEF -- https://kingwillxm.gumroad.com/l/web3...
Connect with PJ: https://www.instagram.com/mr.pjhill/
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Dr. Christine Wacta is a globally recognized expert in the fields of Urban Design, Human Ecology, and Geospatial Technology. She is a visionary leader who is working to bring more humanity centricity to urban design, design education, Big Data/IoT, and Geospatial Tech. Drawing from her experiences and African lineage, Christine believes that geospatial technology and design can transform how we create across across diverse disciplines including fashion, early childhood education, gaming, architecture, and more.
On this episode, Christine and I go deep on design, education, and geospatial tech. We learn why bottom up education kills creativity, how design thinking and geospatial technology can help us reconnect with our environment, and how technology could better uplift the human experience, instead of diminishing it.
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FREE WEB3 STRATEGY BRIEF -- https://kingwillxm.gumroad.com/l/web3brief
Connect with Christine: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christine-wacta/
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Visionaries need to stop focusing on fixing broken systems. Every time we put our focus (and thus our energy) into a broken system, we are continuing to give that system energy. Often times, its better for us to let the old systems (industries, companies, governments, etc) die off naturally, instead spending our time building new systems that make the old ones obsolete.
On this solo episode I explain a better model for visionaries to solve the problems of our time. How Elon Musk succeeds by avoiding the problems, and what Jesus really meant when he said “Let the dead bury their dead.”
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FREE WEB3 STRATEGY BRIEF -- https://kingwillxm.gumroad.com/l/web3...
Check Out Smart North: https://www.smartnorth.org
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Steff Weezy has mastered the art of Virality. From Vine, to Facebook, to Instagram, and now TikTok his videos have tallied up 100s of millions of views.
In this conversation, we dive into the art of virality, how Social media is impacting our outlook on the world, and how that could evolve in the Metaverse era. We also discuss Steff's emergence as a Leader in Minneapolis, his work with Black Tech Talent, and how we can help people transcend their environment.
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FREE WEB3 STRATEGY BRIEF -- https://kingwillxm.gumroad.com/l/web3brief
Follow Steff on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/steff_weezy/?hl=en
Shop The Sneaker Plug: https://www.instagram.com/thesneakerplugmn/?hl=en
Black Tech Talent: https://www.blacktechtalent.org/
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Nigel Robinson cut his teeth at one of the most formidible and prolific Venture Capital firms in the world today: a16z (https://a16z.com/). Now he recruits executive talent for some of the worlds most innovative companies in deep tech, AI, space, and more.
On this episode, Nigel and I discuss the impact of Venture Capital on WEB3, why a decentralized future might not be the best option, our shared interest in Strategy, and how to apply new WEB3 organizational models to business and life.
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FREE WEB3 STRATEGY BRIEF -- https://kingwillxm.gumroad.com/l/web3brief
Connect with Nigel on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nigelrobinson123/
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Jeff Aguy has always had a prophetic gift. Ever since he can remember, he has been experiencing and casting visions of the future. The problem is, having vision is usually not enough to change our environment, which is why Jeff has dedicated much of his life to understanding the dynamics of innovation ecosystems.
From his time at Harvard Innovation Lab, his current ecosystem building as an entrepreneur at 2043.co (among other ventures), and his work in the activism space, Jeff has dedicated his life to helping people tangibly build more equitable and abundant ecosystems.
This conversation with one of the most visionary leaders in Minnesota contains a wealth of knowledge, relevant especially for entrepreneurs looking to build sustainable, equitable ecosystems in their communities.
FREE WEB3 STRATEGY BRIEF -- https://kingwillxm.gumroad.com/l/web3brief
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Follow Jeff on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/2043vision/
Scale Book: https://www.amazon.com/Scale-Universal-Innovation-Sustainability-Organisms/dp/1594205582
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Tom Fisher is a world renowned human centered design professor, co-founder (alongside myself) of the digital equity focused non-profit Smart North, and author of 10+ books, include his most recent “Space, Structures, and Design in a Post-Pandemic World.”
In this discussion we dive into the basics of human centered design, governance in the Metaverse, what happens when the majority of our time is spent in digital worlds, and how we can use technology and design to close the digital equity gap.
FREE WEB3 STRATEGY BRIEF -- https://kingwillxm.gumroad.com/l/web3brief
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Connect with Tom on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-fisher-2a5a2718/
Tom’s Latest Book: https://www.amazon.com/Space-Structures-Design-Post-Pandemic-World/dp/1032055812/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1C1OPC2KLCVX&keywords=design+for+a+post+pandemic+world&qid=1661695066&sprefix=design+for+a+post+pandemic+world%2Caps%2C90&sr=8-1
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Over the last decade, the introduction of social media has fundamentally changed human psychology. Humans are looking for new ways to make sense of our environment, because the old centralized narrative is breaking down.
There is a lot of personal growth content on the internet, but we can't just "grow" anymore... we need to grow up… orienting our growth towards our highest spiritual potential.
Visionaries today are constrained by old measurements of success, business models, and social games that both limit our potential and keep us isolated, fighting each other for scarce resources. The emergence of WEB3 is an opportunity for leaders to rethink these models, rediscover our spiritual purpose, and create visionary brands with morally and financially aligned communities.
Ascendance is a new model of growth, an innovation studio, and a community for visionaries, diverse in thought, but unified around the purpose of building a more abundant future.
In this intro episode, I explain the concept of Ascendance, the set of technologies and cultural factors that got us here, and the opportunities ahead of us as we enter the WEB3 era.
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Website: www.ascendance.one
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kingwillxm/