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South Pole Race: David and Goliath on Ice

Cautionary Tales with Tim Harford

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Conflicting Ambitions in the Race to the South Pole

This chapter explores the internal turmoil Scott experienced during his South Pole expedition, caught between scientific goals and fierce competition with Amundsen. The pressure from public expectations and personal dreams weighed heavily on the team, culminating in the emotional fallout of finishing second in their quest.

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