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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Plymouth State University Test Site
The test site in New Hampshire is progressing but plenty of set-up work still to do. If you happen to live near Plymouth State University and want to volunteer some assistance, please let us know and we will put you in touch with the site team.
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