Why have previous societies collapsed? What did it mean for the people living through it? Is our own globalised, industrialised society also heading for collapse and what can we do to prevent it?
In this talk, Luke Kemp, researcher at Cambridge University's Centre for the Study of Existential Risk, will explore the ideas in his recent book "Goliath's Curse: The History and Future of Societal Collapse". Through a radical retelling of human history, he will dispel many myths about civilisation and collapse.
Considering the ways forward for our own society, he will look at how different forms of Open Democracy, from citizens assemblies to mass digital deliberations, might help us to avoid the catastrophic risks we face today.
Luke’s session will include a one-pot vegan supper and discussion.
Jacobs Well, Trinity Lane, York, YO1 6EL
Doors open at 6.30pm for drinks. Talk starts at 7pm.
£18 Standard; £8 Struggling Financially or under 19 (limited places); £23 Supporter.
There are only a limited number of tickets for those struggling financially, therefore before using this discounted ticket, please consider sincerely if your circumstances warrant one of these discounted spaces. Thank you.
If you're struggling to pay even the reduced price please contact us via [email protected]
Please note that most of our events take place in an upstairs space and we do not have a lift so our venue is not fully accessible. Please get in touch if you have accessibility issues via [email protected].
Why have previous societies collapsed? What did it mean for the people living through it? Is our own globalised, industrialised society also heading for collapse and what can we do to prevent it?
In this talk, Luke Kemp, researcher at Cambridge University's Centre for the Study of Existential Risk, will explore the ideas in his recent book "Goliath's Curse: The History and Future of Societal Collapse". Through a radical retelling of human history, he will dispel many myths about civilisation and collapse.
Considering the ways forward for our own society, he will look at how different forms of Open Democracy, from citizens assemblies to mass digital deliberations, might help us to avoid the catastrophic risks we face today.
Luke’s session will include a one-pot vegan supper and discussion.
Jacobs Well, Trinity Lane, York, YO1 6EL
Doors open at 6.30pm for drinks. Talk starts at 7pm.
£18 Standard; £8 Struggling Financially or under 19 (limited places); £23 Supporter.
There are only a limited number of tickets for those struggling financially, therefore before using this discounted ticket, please consider sincerely if your circumstances warrant one of these discounted spaces. Thank you.
If you're struggling to pay even the reduced price please contact us via [email protected]
Please note that most of our events take place in an upstairs space and we do not have a lift so our venue is not fully accessible. Please get in touch if you have accessibility issues via [email protected].
