Smaller, poorer Arctic expeditions outsurvived Franklin’s by relying on local knowledge

Evidence

It happens, however, that two other expeditions have found themselves also stranded on King William Island, both before and after Franklin’s expedition. Despite being much smaller and less well-equipped than Franklin’s men, both crews not only survived but went on to future explorations. What was the secret of their success? — Joseph Henrich, The Secret of Our Success, 114

Categorization

• XREF: Connects to the chapter’s broader argument that cultural know-how, not individual cleverness, is what lets humans survive harsh environments. — connects to: Arctic survival turned on borrowing local cultural knowledge rather than novel invention — Joseph Henrich, The Secret of Our Success: How Culture…, 115

Broader Connections

• Arctic survival turned on borrowing local cultural knowledge rather than novel invention #corroborates (0.92) — Joseph Henrich, The Secret of Our Success, 115