Explore the active Young-Dupre equation in this 45-minute conference talk by Julien Tailleur from MIT. Recorded as part of "The Many Faces of Active Mechanics" conference at the Kavli Institute for Theoretical Physics, delve into the fascinating world of active matter and its collective phenomena. Discover how energy-consuming components interact to create surprising behaviors in active fluids, from spontaneous flow to flocking. Learn about the emerging field of active solids and their potential for actuation and shape changes not possible in equilibrium. Gain insights into the interdisciplinary nature of this research, connecting hydrodynamic and elastic theories of active matter with living matter, materials far from equilibrium, and animate matter. Understand the broader implications for systems ranging from living organisms and cell assemblies to synthetically engineered materials and metamaterials.