Most people sense that something is wrong with the system.
Very few understand how it actually works.
Us v The Machine is not about left vs right, Democrat vs Republican, or surface-level political theater. It is about the machinery behind power, the systems that shape outcomes regardless of who is in office, and why ordinary people are always told to fight each other instead of questioning the structure itself.
Phillip Scott breaks down how government, media, corporations, and cultural narratives operate together to manufacture consent, manage outrage, and redirect blame. It explains why moments that feel like "change" often lead back to the same results, and why communities that work hard, follow the rules, and play along still find themselves falling further behind.
You will learn:
- How power is centralized while responsibility is decentralized
- Why media narratives rarely challenge the system that funds them
- How economic pressure is used as a control mechanism
- Why division is encouraged and unity is constantly sabotaged
- What real awareness looks like in an age of nonstop information
This is not a book that tells you what to think.
It is a book that shows you what has been hidden in plain sight.
If you have ever felt that the rules change depending on who is playing, that accountability only flows downward, or that the public conversation never addresses the real issue, Us v The Machine will give you the language, clarity, and framework to understand why.
Once you see the machine, you cannot unsee it.
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Phillip Scott is a media entrepreneur, journalist, and founder of the African Diaspora News Channel, one of the most influential independent Black-owned digital news platforms in the world. Known for his sharp analysis, disciplined thinking, and unapologetic commitment to truth, Scott has built a global audience by challenging dominant narratives and examining power, economics, culture, and identity through a strategic lens.
With years of experience covering politics, social systems, and global Black affairs, Scott brings a rare combination of journalistic rigor and business acumen. His work focuses on how systems operate beneath the surface, who benefits from them, and how individuals and communities can reclaim agency through clarity, structure, and ownership.
As an author, Scott writes with precision and intent, not to entertain distractions, but to provoke thought, disrupt complacency, and equip readers with frameworks for understanding the modern world. His perspective is shaped by real-world experience building media platforms, managing teams, navigating digital economies, and observing human behavior at scale.
Phillip Scott resides in Texas with his wife and children, where he continues to expand his media ventures, mentor emerging voices, and develop long-term strategies centered on independence, sustainability, and generational impact.