February 6, 2026
MEERTalk February 2026
This talk will explore how inequality has been a key driver of societal collapse, from the earliest farming communities, through the largest empires, to the greatest threats we face today.
Luke is a research affiliate with the Centre for the Study of Existential Risk at the University of Cambridge, and the bestselling author of 'Goliath's Curse: The History and Future of Societal Collapse'. His work has been covered by the New York Times, New Yorker, and many others.

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Newsletter May 2024
On May 22, 2024, Dr. Ye Tao and the MEER Freetown team visited the Ernest Bai Koroma University of Science and Technology campus in Makeni to share MEER's groundbreaking work and to explore new collaborative opportunities with the university.
May 31, 2024
Newsletter
Earthshine
In this episode, we delve into Dr. Ye Tao's fascinating trip to Makeni, where he plans to embark on groundbreaking water evaporation suppression experiments. Additionally, we engage in an in-depth discussion about the critical issue of the loss of planetary albedo, also known as our Earthshine.
May 25, 2024
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MEER visits the Ernest Bai Koroma University of Science and Technology campus in Makeni in preparation for water experiments
On May 22, 2024, Dr. Ye Tao and the MEER Freetown team visited the Ernest Bai Koroma University of Science and Technology campus in Makeni to share MEER's groundbreaking work and to explore new collaborative opportunities with the university. Their visit was highly anticipated, and they were warmly welcomed by faculty members from various departments, as well as enthusiastic students eager to learn about innovative solutions for a sustainable future.
May 22, 2024
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