Best EA Community Team Podcasts (2025)

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680: ''Anything But Green'' 51:28

18h ago51:28

51:28

In this episode of FUT IN REVIEW, hosts John and Chris, along with guest Homer, discuss various aspects of FC25, including the current Team of the Season, gameplay experiences, and player reviews. They delve into the challenges players face, the impact of community engagement through platforms like Spotify, and the future of FC promotions. The conv…

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🎮 Hidden Gems Gaming: Beyond the Blockbusters 🎮 15:57

20h ago15:57

15:57

🎮 Hidden Gems Gaming: Beyond the Blockbusters 🎮 Tired of missing out on the best gaming deals and secret gaming experiences? Join your host as we dive deep into the world of unexpected gaming treasures across PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo, and PC! In this episode, we're breaking away from mainstream gaming sales to uncover the hidden discounts, free …

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EP 17 – Special Guest: Mohammad Oubeid (@mobeastgaming) 1:15:26

1d ago1:15:26

1:15:26

In this episode, hosts Faraj and Laughing Man are joined by Mohammad Oubeid, better known as Mobeast Gaming, a content creator who shares clean, engaging gaming clips across Instagram and YouTube. We talk about his background, what inspired him to get into content creation, and how he balances gaming with his personal values. The crew also dives in…

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“Revamped effectivealtruism.org” by Agnes Stenlund 6:21

3d ago6:21

6:21

We’ve redesigned effectivealtruism.org to improve understanding and perception of effective altruism, and make it easier to take action. View the new site I led the redesign and will be writing in the first person here, but many others contributed research, feedback, writing, editing, and development. I’d love to hear what you think, here is a feed…

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#38 LA LIGA & LIGA F TOTS 49:48

5d ago49:48

49:48

In this conversation, the boys reflect on the ending stages of the FC25 season, discussing the Team of the Season cards, community engagement, and the evolving gameplay dynamics. They delve into player performance, the impact of real-life football on the game, and the reactions from the FC25 community. The discussion also touches on the mechanics o…

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Xbox Prices SOAR, Switch 2 LAUNCH IMMINENT, Apple's Legal Inferno & EA Layoffs Shake Gaming (May 2025 News) 30:29

6d ago30:29

30:29

Welcome to your May 2025 debrief from the Unifield Gamers Network! This week, we're navigating a seismic shift in the gaming landscape. Xbox sends shockwaves with console and game price hikes to $599/$379 and $80, respectively – how are gamers reacting? Apple faces unprecedented legal pressure in the US and EU over App Store policies, with billions…

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“Don’t update too much from EA community involvement” by Catherine Low🔸 5:12

7d ago5:12

5:12

Summary While many people and organisations in the EA community can be great connections, don't assume that just because a person has been in the EA community for a long time, they'll be a good fit for you to work with or be friends with. Don’t assume that just because a project or org has been around for a long time, it would be a good place for y…

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“‘Most painful condition known to mankind’: A retrospective of the first-ever international research symposium on cluster headache” by Alfredo Parra 🔸 20:07

7d ago20:07

20:07

Article 5 of the 1948 Universal Declaration of Human Rights states: "Obviously, no one shall be subjected to torture or to cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment." OK, it doesn’t actually start with "obviously," but I like to imagine the commissioners all murmuring to themselves “obviously” when this item was brought up. I’m not sure w…

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679: La Liga TOTS & John's FUT Dilemma 50:26

8d ago50:26

50:26

In this episode, the hosts reflect on their recent trip to Crete, share humorous anecdotes, and discuss the current state of FC gameplay. They express feelings of stagnation in the game, highlighting the balance of gameplay and the community's desire for new players. The conversation shifts to the Team of the Season for La Liga, player pricing, and…

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“Why I am Still Skeptical about AGI by 2030” by James Fodor 12:30

9d ago12:30

12:30

Introduction I have been writing posts critical of mainstream EA narratives about AI capabilities and timelines for many years now. Compared to the situation when I wrote my posts in 2018 or 2020, LLMs now dominate the discussion, and timelines have also shrunk enormously. The ‘mainstream view’ within EA now appears to be that human-level AI will b…

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FUT IN REVIEW Community Special '25 34:02

9d ago34:02

34:02

The team moved to Crete for a week to celebrate our community.Next to boat trips, road trips, several dinners, lots of drinking, FC tournaments, we couldn't resist making a show on site at the Eva Mare hotel. In this episode we introduce some of the special members of the community that joined us and celebrate the fans for making this possible. Thi…

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#37 Serie A & NWSL TOTS 58:40

12d ago58:40

58:40

⁠⁠⁠Want to get involved with the hosts and FUT Ballerz Community? Join our FREE Discord server ⁠⁠⁠⁠Here⁠⁠⁠⁠! Have a question for the show? You can reach us in the discord, on social media (links below) or on our ⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠! Visit our friends at ⁠⁠⁠⁠FIFAUTEAM⁠⁠⁠⁠! Follow us on X. ⁠⁠⁠⁠Hunter⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Paul⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Matt⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Jake⁠⁠⁠⁠. ⁠⁠⁠⁠FUT Ba…

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Episode 5 21:09

13d ago21:09

21:09

Unified Gamers Network | Episode 5 In this episode, we cover the biggest gaming stories from the week of May 11th, 2025, tailored for experienced gamers! Main Topics: DOOM: The Dark Ages Release: Is the Slayer's prequel a must-play? Xbox Game Pass Update: Diving into the newest games hitting the service. PS Plus Extra & Premium Games: What's new fo…

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“Better Air Purifiers” by Jeff Kaufman 🔸 5:22

13d ago5:22

5:22

Are you looking for a project where you could substantially improveindoor air quality, with benefits both to general health and reducingpandemic risk? I've writtena bunchaboutairpurifiersover the past few years, and its frustrating how bad commercialmarket is. The most glaring problem is the widespread use of HEPA filters. Theseare very effective f…

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“The Daily Show did a segment on EA and Shrimp Welfare Project” by jordanve🔸 0:30

15d ago0:30

0:30

First published: May 16th, 2025 Source: https://forum.effectivealtruism.org/posts/LeCJqzdHZZB3uBhZg/the-daily-show-did-a-segment-on-ea-and-shrimp-welfare --- Narrated by TYPE III AUDIO.

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“[urgent] Americans, call your Senators and tell them you oppose AI preemption” by Holly Elmore ⏸️ 🔸, Felix De Simone 3:49

15d ago3:49

3:49

Americans, we need your help to stop a dangerous AI bill from passing the Senate. What's going on? The House Energy & Commerce Committee included a provision in its reconciliation bill that would ban AI regulation by state and local governments for the next 10 years. Several states have led the way in AI regulation while Congress has dragged its he…

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#36 Bundesliga TOTS 1:11:19

19d ago1:11:19

1:11:19

⁠⁠Want to get involved with the hosts and FUT Ballerz Community? Join our FREE Discord server ⁠⁠⁠Here⁠⁠⁠! Have a question for the show? You can reach us in the discord, on social media (links below) or on our ⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠! Visit our friends at ⁠⁠⁠FIFAUTEAM⁠⁠⁠! Follow us on X. ⁠⁠⁠Hunter⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Paul⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Matt⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Jake⁠⁠⁠. ⁠⁠⁠FUT Ballerz⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠FIFA…

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🎮 Unified Gamers Network – Episode 4: E3 Is Dead & The Future of Gaming 🎮 23:42

20d ago23:42

23:42

Welcome to Unified Gamers Network! In this episode, we break down the biggest stories shaping the future of video games. The iconic E3 expo has officially ended – what does this mean for the industry? We also dive into trending topics like classic game remakes, indie game innovation via Roblox, next-gen console updates from PlayStation, Xbox, and N…

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“Please Donate to CAIP (Post 1 of 3 on AI Governance)” by Jason Green-Lowe 1:00:04

20d ago1:00:04

1:00:04

I am Jason Green-Lowe, the executive director of the Center for AI Policy (CAIP). Our mission is to directly convince Congress to pass strong AI safety legislation. As I explain in some detail in this post, I think our organization has been doing extremely important work, and that we’ve been doing well at it. Unfortunately, we have been unable to g…

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“Doing Prioritization Better” by arvomm, David_Moss, Hayley Clatterbuck, Laura Duffy, Derek Shiller, Bob Fischer 1:15:04

22d ago1:15:04

1:15:04

Or on the types of prioritization, their strengths, pitfalls, and how EA should balance them The cause prioritization landscape in EA is changing. Prominent groups have shut down, others have been founded, and everyone is trying to figure out how to prepare for AI. This is the first in a series of posts examining the state of cause prioritization a…

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678:Tuesday Club vs FC25 1:16:48

23d ago1:16:48

1:16:48

In this episode of FUT IN REVIEW, hosts Wimby and Shaq discuss the current state of FC25, reflecting on the return of the Tuesday Club and the challenges faced in the game. They explore the decline in player engagement, the effectiveness of the menu grind, and the impact of market dynamics on player value. The conversation also touches on EA's stra…

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“The Soul of EA is in Trouble” by Mjreard 15:57

23d ago15:57

15:57

This is a Forum Team crosspost from Substack. Whither cause prioritization and connection with the good? There's a trend towards people who once identified as Effective Altruists now identifying solely as “people working on AI safety.”[1] For those in the loop, it feels like less of a trend and more of a tidal wave. There's an increasing sense that…

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“12x more cost-effective than EAG - how I organised EA North 2025 (and how you could, too)” by matthes 14:23

24d ago14:23

14:23

I put on a small one-day conference. The cost per attendee was £50 (vs £1.2k for EAGs) and the cost per new connection was £11 (vs £130 for EAGs). intro EA North was a one-day event for the North of England. 35 people showed up on the day. In total, I spent £1765 (≈ $2.4k), including paying myself £20/h for 30h total. This money will be reimbursed …

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EP 16 - Soulslikes, Kingdoms, and Card Tricks 55:07

25d ago55:07

55:07

In Episode 16 of The Muslim Gamers Podcast, hosts Faraj, Abdul, Nael, and Laughing Man are back with a fresh round of gaming talk — from what we’ve been playing lately to what’s been happening across the industry. 🎮 Faraj shares his experience testing out the new virtual card system on the Nintendo Switch. ⚔️ Laughing Man dives back into the world …

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“E2G help available” by Will Kirkpatrick 5:22

26d ago5:22

5:22

If you’re interested in having a meaningful EA career but your experience doesn’t match the types of jobs that the typical white collar, intellectual EA community leans towards, then you’re just like me. I have been earning to give as a nuclear power plant operator in Southern Maryland for the past few years, and I think it's a great opportunity fo…

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#35 Community Perspectives on TOTS 1:04:20

26d ago1:04:20

1:04:20

In this episode, the hosts discuss their experiences with the Weekend League, the dynamics of the FC25 market during Team of the Season, and the community's reactions to player rarity and usability. They explore the impact of evolutions and fodder management on gameplay, the excitement surrounding usable cards, and the potential for customization t…

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“Cultivating doubt: why I no longer believe cultivated meat is the answer” by Tom Bry-Chevalier🔸 24:01

28d ago24:01

24:01

Introduction In this post, I present what I believe to be an important yet underexplored argument that fundamentally challenges the promise of cultivated meat. In essence, there are compelling reasons to conclude that cultivated meat will not replace conventional meat, but will instead primarily compete with other alternative proteins that offer su…

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“Reflections on 7 years building the EA Forum — and moving on” by JP Addison🔸 4:44

28d ago4:44

4:44

I’m ironically not a very prolific writer. I’ve preferred to stay behind the scenes here and leave the writing to my colleagues who have more of a knack for it. But a goodbye post is something I must write for myself. Perhaps I’m getting old and nostalgic, because what came out wound up being a wander down memory lane. I probably am getting old and…

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677: Premier League TOTS + Pressure Nerfed!? 52:18

29d ago52:18

52:18

It's the crown jewel of TOTS, it's time for the Premier League! James ''Tolando77", John and Ingve (be it for a little while) talk you through it, discuss the content and bring you the top tips for the sweatiest weekend league of the year! Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Premier League Team of the Season 03:05 Unexpected Patch and Its Impact 06:02 P…

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Unified Gamers Network - Episode 3: Star Wars x Fortnite Event & Retro Review - KOTOR 7:16

29d ago7:16

7:16

This week on Unified Gamers Network: 🌟 Fortnite x Star Wars Galactic Battle Event 🔥 🎮 Retro Review: Knights of the Old Republic 🏆 📰 Gaming News: DOOM, Oblivion Remaster, and more! Plus, we discuss Fortnite’s game-changing Star Wars crossover, where the new Tales from the Empire animated series premieres inside the game! 🤯 🎧 Listen now: https://www.…

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“Prioritizing Work” by Jeff Kaufman 🔸 1:30

1M ago1:30

1:30

I recently read a blogpost that concluded with: When I'm on my deathbed, I won't look back at my life and wish I hadworked harder. I'll look back and wish I spent more time with thepeople I loved. Setting aside that some people don't have the economicbreathing room to make this kind of tradeoff, what jumps out at meis the implication that you're no…

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“Reflections on the $5 Minimum Donation Barrier on the Giving What We Can Platform — A Student Perspective from a Lower-Income Country.” by Habeeb Abdul 3:08

1M ago3:08

3:08

I wanted to share a small but important challenge I've encountered as a student engaging with Effective Altruism from a lower-income country (Nigeria), and invite thoughts or suggestions from the community. Recently, I tried to make a one-time donation to one of the EA-aligned charities listed on the Giving What We Can platform. However, I discover…

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#34 Le Team of the Season 50:17

1M ago50:17

50:17

In this week's conversation, the boys discuss various aspects of FC25 gameplay, focusing on trading cards, the value of the season pass, and strategies for maximizing in-game resources. They share personal experiences with buying and selling players, the impact of the season pass on gameplay, and ideas for future content enhancements. The discussio…

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676: Team Of The Season & The Premium Pass 57:13

1M ago57:13

57:13

In this episode of FUT IN REVIEW, the hosts discuss the latest updates in FC25, focusing on the Team of the Season and the introduction of paid season passes. They explore the implications of these changes, the value of the new season pass, and the overall excitement surrounding the Team of the Season. The conversation also delves into specific pla…

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Title: "Mario Kart World, Game Pass Drops, and Oblivion's Epic Return" 7:07

1M ago7:07

7:07

Unified Gamers Network Bringing together gamers from every platform. Welcome to the Unified Gamers Network — the podcast where console wars are over, and gaming comes first. Whether you’re repping Nintendo, Xbox, PlayStation, or PC, this show keeps you plugged into the latest news, drops, and digital adventures from across the entire gaming univers…

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[Linkpost] “Scaling Our Pilot Early-Warning System” by Jeff Kaufman 🔸 5:34

1M ago5:34

5:34

This is a link post. Summary: The NAO will increase our sequencing significantly over the nextfew months, funded by a $3M grant from OpenPhilanthropy. This will allow us to scaleour early-warning system to where we could flag many engineered pathogens earlyenough to mitigate their worst impacts, and also generate large amounts of datato develop, tu…

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“Why you can justify almost anything using historical social movements” by JamesÖz 🔸 9:11

1M ago9:11

9:11

[Cross-posted from my Substack here] If you spend time with people trying to change the world, you’ll come to an interesting conundrum: Various advocacy groups reference previous successful social movements as to why their chosen strategy is the most important one. Yet, these groups often follow wildly different strategies from each other to achiev…

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EP 15 - Post-Ramadan Reflections 55:00

1M ago55:00

55:00

In this more reflective episode of The Muslim Gamers Podcast, hosts Faraj, Abdul, and Nael finally take a moment to have the conversation they’ve been putting off — sharing their personal thoughts and experiences from the month of Ramadan. We talk about the spiritual highs and challenges, how our routines (and even our gaming habits) shifted during…

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#33 Premium Season Pass 59:29

1M ago59:29

59:29

In this conversation, the hosts discuss various aspects of gaming, particularly focusing on FC25 and EA Sports. They delve into the skill gap in online gaming, the dynamics of player interactions, and the strategies involved in team formations. The conversation also touches on the market dynamics of player upgrades, controversies surrounding EA's p…

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675: Warming Up, a New Host & Your Connection Fixed!? 1:10:13

1M ago1:10:13

1:10:13

In this episode of FUT in Review, hosts John, James, and Art discuss their weekend experiences in FC25, touching on gameplay, connection issues, and the latest Team of the Season warm-up promo. They delve into new player SBCs, including Drogba and Eriksen, and engage with the community by announcing THE NEW HOST! The conversation wraps up with tips…

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Episode 1 week of April 18, 2025 13:57

1M ago13:57

13:57

Unified Gamers Network – Episode 1 Title: "MarioKart World Revealed, Game Pass Surprises, and PS Plus Delivers Big" Send us a text Support the show https://www.podpage.com/unified-gamers-network-podcast/ https://www.youtube.com/@Celane10By Clayton

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“AI for Animals 2025 Bay Area Retrospective” by Constance Li, AI for Animals 26:20

1M ago26:20

26:20

Our Mission: To build a multidisciplinary field around using technology—especially AI—to improve the lives of nonhumans now and in the future. Overview Background This hybrid conference had nearly 550 participants and took place March 1-2, 2025 at UC Berkeley. It was organized by AI for Animals for $74k by volunteer core organizers Constance Li, Sa…

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“ALLFED emergency appeal: Help us raise $800,000 to avoid cutting half of programs” by Denkenberger🔸, JuanGarcia, Laura Cook 7:19

1M ago7:19

7:19

SUMMARY: ALLFED is launching an emergency appeal on the EA Forum due to a serious funding shortfall. Without new support, ALLFED will be forced to cut half our budget in the coming months, drastically reducing our capacity to help build global food system resilience for catastrophic scenarios like nuclear winter, a severe pandemic, or infrastructur…

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“Cost-effectiveness of Anima International Poland” by saulius 39:24

1M ago39:24

39:24

Summary In this article, I estimate the cost-effectiveness of five Anima International programs in Poland: improving cage-free and broiler welfare, blocking new factory farms, banning fur farming, and encouraging retailers to sell more plant-based protein. I estimate that together, these programs help roughly 136 animals—or 32 years of farmed anima…

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“Announcing our 2025 strategy” by Giving What We Can 7:04

2M ago7:04

7:04

We are excited to share a summary of our 2025 strategy, which builds on our work in 2024 and provides a vision through 2027 and beyond! Background Giving What We Can (GWWC) is working towards a world without preventable suffering or existential risk, where everyone is able to flourish. We do this by making giving effectively and significantly a cul…

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#32 Immortals: The Grades Are In 1:09:08

2M ago1:09:08

1:09:08

In this conversation, the hosts discuss various aspects of FC25 Ultimate Team, including player choices, the impact of Team of the Week packs, and innovative ideas for future game modes. They also touch on the influence of upcoming game releases, particularly GTA, and how it affects the gaming landscape. The discussion highlights the versatility of…

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“EA Reflections on my Military Career” by Tom Gardiner 🔸 27:30

2M ago27:30

27:30

Introduction Four years ago, I commissioned as an Officer in the UK's Royal Navy. I had been engaging with EA for four years before that and chose this career as a coherent part of my impact-focused career plan, and I stand by that decision. Early next year, I will leave the Navy. This article is a round-up of why I made my choices, how I think mil…

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“GWWC is retiring 10 initiatives” by Giving What We Can 27:35

2M ago27:35

27:35

In our recent strategy retreat, the GWWC Leadership Team recognised that by spreading our limited resources across too many projects, we are unable to deliver the level of excellence and impact that our mission demands. True to our value of being mission accountable, we've therefore made the difficult but necessary decision to discontinue a total o…

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674: It's a Glove Story ft. Tolando77 1:01:20

2M ago1:01:20

1:01:20

In this episode of FUT IN REVIEW, host John and co-host Chris welcome back special guest James Tolando to discuss the latest happenings in Football Ultimate Team. They dive into the highlights of the week, including the introduction of Gianluigi Buffon in FUT Immortals, gameplay mechanics, and the excitement surrounding the Champions League. The tr…

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“Maybe We Aren’t Stubborn Enough” by emre kaplan🔸 4:02

2M ago4:02

4:02

I sometimes worry that focus on effectiveness creates perverse incentives in strategic settings, leading us to become less effective. Here are a few observations illustrating this concern. Effectiveness-focused advocacy creates perverse incentives for adversaries When we conduct cage-free campaigns, the target companies frequently ask us why they a…

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