Summary
Images from automatic cameras reveal the first detailed glimpse of the isolated Massaco community in the Brazilian Amazon, estimated to have doubled in size since the 1990s to 250 people.
Despite threats from ranchers, loggers, and miners, the Massaco remain resilient, using strategies like spikes to deter outsiders.
Brazil’s no-contact policy, initiated in 1987 to protect isolated Indigenous peoples from disease and exploitation, has led to population growth among similar groups.
However, chronic underfunding and illegal encroachments continue to threaten these communities and the forests they protect.
The article mentions tracking these people with satellite images. What a crazy contrast between worlds.
It’s similar to Star Trek when they observe underdeveloped (Pre-Warp) civilizations, but we’re the Enterprise.
It’s honestly fascinating, and I don’t know if I envy these people or feel bad for them. Maybe a little bit of both.
There goes that neighborhood.
Deep within the cavernous warehouse lives a community of box stuffers gone feral due to Carl’s laxidasical management style and frequent forgetfulness when it comes to sending employees on breaks.
First glimpse?
So uncontacted is a highly temporary state.
Personally I’m pretty divided on uncontacted tribes - I’d like everyone to be able to chose their own lifestyle including highly traditional lifestyles… but to make an informed decision you need to actually know what other options there are. Like - everyone raised in insular communities deserves a Rumspringa when they can experience other ways of life.
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That’s fucking bullshit because they’re unable to make an informed decision. I’m not praising modern culture but there may be individuals living there that’d make a different choice if given the freedom.
Ignorance is never a strength.
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I would never be sadder to know something. I reject the idea that ignorance is bliss.
Knowledge can hurt in the short term but knowing what’s possible is motivating.
They are more than welcome to contact their nearest modern day neighbors, they’ve chosen murder everytime instead.
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