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 August 2023
Dr. Ye Tao presents at Arctic Momentum: Dr. Tao was received by an enthusiastic group of scientists and experts gathered to discuss climate intervention science and research at a conference in Helsinki, Finland.
August 31, 2023
Newsletter

MEERTALK September 2023
This MEERTALK premiered MEER's short documentary FREETOWN: COOLING A CITY, featuring Dr. Ye Tao, Founder & Director of MEER, along with the team working on the project. It includes a discussion with members from the team on the ground in Africa, as well as a followup interview with a resident whose roofing has been changed to MEER's reflective roofing.
August 15, 2023
MEERTALK
