Undaunted, with Robert Swan and NTT DATA

Polar pioneer and advocate Robert Swan shares what it's like to be in Antarctica and how the continent has changed over decades due to climate change. He talks about rising from failures and how the achievement of big objectives can lead to feelings of emptiness. Thanks to his friends and polar experiences, Robert found a new life goal of preserving Antarctica and combating climate change.

Welcome to Undaunted, with Robert Swan and NTT DATA. In the 1980s, Robert became the first person to walk to the South and North poles. More recently, he's tried twice to finish a roughly 1,500-mile trek across the entire Antarctic landmass on foot, but devastating injuries stopped him both times. He intends to complete the 97 remaining miles in an expedition he calls "Undaunted: South Pole 2023."In Episode 1, we learn about Robert's original treks to the South and North poles, the physical challenges, excruciating conditions and ultimate success. We also hear about what came next and how Jacques Cousteau gave Robert a 50-year mission to preserve Antarctica as an independent land reserved for science and peace. In pursuit of this mission, Robert advocates for clean energy as well as sustainable business practices and personal lifestyles.