We’ll be back in September with new episodes of Revisionist History. In the meantime, I got to sit down with my good friend and host of Cautionary Tales, Tim Harford.
We discuss his recent trilogy about the epic race between two explorers to the South Pole and all the challenges they encounter along the way. We draw parallels between the 1920s explorers and Silicon Valley startups, and of course, who of the two explorers we’d prefer to have dinner with. Enjoy!
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08/19/22 • 21 min
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Revisionist History - Tim Harford Cools Us Down This Summer
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Pushkin. Hello, Revision's History listeners. Malcolm Globble here. We're on summer break, but we'll be back in September with four brand new episodes of the show. Meanwhile, I hope you're staying cool, and to help you with that challenge, I have a little something that will plunge you into a world of freezing cold. It's an epic tale that comes by way of my good friend and fellow pushkin nite Tim Harford over at his podcast Cautionary Tales. He h
Tim Harford Cools Us Down This Summer Top Questions Answered
Who was portrayed as the scientific innovator and ambitious explorer in the race to the South Pole?
Scott was portrayed as the scientific innovator and ambitious explorer.
What were the differences in funding and interference between Scott's and Amundsen's expeditions?
Scott's expedition was funded and burdened by various people and interference, while Amundsen's faced bureaucratic constraints but didn't care about them.
How did Sir Clements Markham influence Scott's expedition?
Sir Clements Markham, a British authority figure, imposed his views on Scott's expedition, including the decision not to use dogs.
What deceptive acts did Amundsen engage in?
Amundsen engaged in acts of deception, lying to his own crew and running away from his creditors to pursue his goals.
Did Scott or Amundsen have bigger egos?
Both Scott and Amundsen had huge egos.
Was Amundsen rewarded for his success in reaching the South Pole?
Amundsen's success was overshadowed, and he was not rewarded as he should have been.
Why is Scott considered a tragic blunderer?
Scott is seen as a tragic blunderer due to his decisions and outcomes during the expedition.
What is the focus of Tim Harford's podcast "Cautionary Tales"?
Tim Harford's podcast "Cautionary Tales" has a trilogy about Antarctica and a race between two explorers.
Who were the two explorers in the race to the South Pole?
Robert Falcon Scott of the British Navy and Roald Amundsen of Norway.
What challenges did Scott's expedition face?
Scott's expedition faced challenges such as an overloaded ship, miserable conditions, and risky unloading of supplies.
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