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.

Other Resources
Introduction to Dr. Ye Tao and MEER
In this introductory episode, we introduce Dr. Ye Tao, formerly of Harvard's Rowland Institute, who shares his scientific background and how he unexpectedly found his way into the field of climate science. Dr. Tao explains the breadth of what is at stake in the climate crisis and discusses his motivations for changing career paths and founding the non-profit MEER (Mirrors for Earth's Energy Rebalancing). Additionally, he describes the term climate and addresses some of the criticism and skepticism people encounter when trying to make a difference.
January 20, 2024
Podcasts

MEER at the Project 1808 7th National Science and Leadership Festival
The recently concluded Project 1808 annual festival, which took place in Kabala, Sierra Leone, provided a significant platform for MEER to showcase its innovative projects and engage in meaningful collaborations
January 13, 2024
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MEERTALK January 2024
A New Climate Vocabulary Herb Simmens speaks about how a new climate vocabulary can bring to life a hopeful vision of a healthy and restored climate. This narrative vision will be presented using some of the 1,000 terms - 400 original - included In his newly published book A Climate Vocabulary of the Future.
January 7, 2024
MEERTALK