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Conservatism, Reaction, and the Elder's Responsibility: A Message to My Age Grade

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Conservatism, Reaction, and the Elder's Responsibility: A Message to My Age Grade Great Day, Fam. This one right here? It’s not for everyone. If you’re not at or approaching Eldership—defined in our tribe as about 55 years old and up—you might not feel all of this. But if you’re curious, or if you’re one of those younger souls already walking with wisdom, you’re welcome to keep reading. This message is for the Elders. For those of us who should know better. And yes—I’m including myself. Let’s Start With the Mirror I’ve got to confess something. I’ve been guilty. Guilty of being reactionary. Guilty of falling into the trap of conservatism. Guilty of romanticizing the past. Guilty of looking at our young people and calling them “soft”—as if we were born warriors, as if we didn’t have to become who we are through fire, failure, and guidance. Many of us Elders are stuck in a loop. We remember only the highlights of our youth—the toughest times we survived, the boldest moments ...
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Out the Mud? Nah. The Myth of Capitalist Merit and the Power of Perspective

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Out the Mud? Nah. The Myth of Capitalist Merit and the Power of Perspective Great Day, Family! This is Brother Ha2tim coming through with another blog—not just any blog, but one born from lived experience, cultural awareness, and unapologetic truth-telling. I'm experimenting with a powerful technique, and I invite you to take notes. What you’re about to read started while I was ironing clothes and recording my thoughts. Through technology, my words were transcribed, refined with the help of Baba AI (a digital extension of the Gye-Nyame mindset), and shaped into this message for the Journey. Let’s get into it. The Tool Is Not the Threat—Your Lack of Use Is People keep asking, “Are robots or AI going to take my job?” Family, the truth is deeper: you won’t lose your job to AI—you’ll lose it to the person who knows how to use AI . The tool isn't your enemy. Your resistance to using it is. I’m pushing out more content than ever because I’ve embraced the tools of the age. This ...
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