"Who would you dine with? Scott or Amundsen?" Malcolm Gladwell and Tim Harford in Discussion.
Cautionary Tales with Tim Harford
Contrasting Legacies of Polar Explorers
This chapter explores the differing mindsets of polar explorers Roald Amundsen and Robert Scott through their diary entries, contrasting themes of despair and joy during their expeditions. It also examines Amundsen's complex legacy in Norway and the historical neglect of a known cure for scurvy, reflecting on the broader implications for exploration and innovation.
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