For the first time, indigenous Amazonian tribesmen, long isolated by their location deep within the rainforest, will have access to the internet and telephone. The system, which includes a VSAT satellite dish, was installed by the System of Protection of the Amazon (SIPAM) to enable a closer monitoring of illegal logging operations. Up until now, indigenous tribes were aware of deforestation taking place on protected land but had little recourse to combat the problem--now they can twitter about it instantaneously.
SIPAM reports that the two main tribes in the region, the Kawahara and Piripkura of central Brazil, are pleased with their new connectivity.
OK, can someone explain to me how they are "uncontated" and yet this thing is being set up, and we even know that they approve it? I'm confused.
Uncontacted Amazon Tribes Get Internet Connection
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Yes, I'm curious to know if they asked for it because I have the overwhelming feeling they don't give a hoot about it. One more example of modernity encroaching on those who were doing just fine without it.
ReplyDeleteI hear you! We'd have to ask them about that.
ReplyDeleteBut what bothers me is a question of logic. Isolated, yet pleased? How? How do we know they are pleased if we never contacted them? How can someone install freaking satellites without making contact? I don't get it :)