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  Stop Being the "Bottom Bitch" for Capitalism: Reclaiming Ujima and the Ancestor Algorithm https://www.spreaker.com/episode/tearing-down-the-capitalist-pimp-game--72456101 Let’s stop playing the game by their rules. We’ve been suckered into a state of survival—scared to look back, terrified of looking forward, and exhausted from grinding in a system that was never designed for us to win. We are living in a capitalist setup that forces us to view our land, our resources, and even our people as expendable widgets. But today, we are shifting the paradigm. We are moving from fear and anger into raw power, peace, and collective joy. Welcome to the cycle of Ujima (Collective Work and Responsibility). The Master's Setup: A Rigged Game Capitalism isn’t a neutral economic system. It’s a five-syllable pimp game. Haiku on Capitalism Capitalism Is about pimpin' and hoes Play, and you will lose The system requires a baseline of exploitation to function. To make it run efficientl...

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The idea of starting this show came from a conversation I had with one of my brothers. This was long before the internet was in our pockets and shaping our lives the way it does today. We made a plan to create a internet radio station called "GyeWeb Radio", that independent artist could use to promote their music. We wanted to provide a venue for the unheard artist to air and promote their skills. The ultimate goal was to help independent artist build a fan base outside of the main music industry and develop a revenue stream to support what they do. We felt that the industry was choking the life out of Hip-Hop, and we had a grand plan to save it. Unfortunately the cost at this time would have been in the 10's of thousands of dollars. With the financial crisis looming and by getting caught up in the "Great Real-Estate Hustle" we didn't have the money to finance the project. Fast forward about 10 years and now with the advancements in the internet and the dev...