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"Who would you dine with? Scott or Amundsen?" Malcolm Gladwell and Tim Harford in Discussion.

Cautionary Tales with Tim Harford

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Ambition and Expedition: Scott vs. Amundsen

This chapter explores the psychological struggles and national ambitions of explorers Scott and Amundsen during the race to the South Pole. It highlights the contrasting mindsets, strategies, and motivations of both figures, emphasizing the weight of imperial legacy amidst personal doubts and the barren reality of their conquests.

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