I could be mixing up uncontacted tribes but I think I’m the 19th century somebody from the “real” world went to the island and he was welcomed and they had a civil meeting. But because they’re isolated and don’t have any exposure to our basic virus’ their leader for sick and died. I think since then they’ve viewed any attempted contact as an attack. Maybe seeing these guys dismantling a ship right off the beach and not attempting to explore the island told them that these guys weren’t trying to attack. Uncontacted tribes are so interesting to me especially in 2023 with the 24 he news and social media influence. I want to know if they’re mentally healthier than us or if we need a middle ground.
Kina_mines t1_j67k5e7 wrote
Reply to comment by CaptainJZH in TIL workers dismantling the wrecked MV Primrose off of North Sentinel Island were confronted by the isolated Sentinelese, but defused the situation by giving them bananas and letting them on board to acquire scrap metal. Workers were visited by the Sentinelese 2-3 times a month for 18 months. by CaptainJZH
I could be mixing up uncontacted tribes but I think I’m the 19th century somebody from the “real” world went to the island and he was welcomed and they had a civil meeting. But because they’re isolated and don’t have any exposure to our basic virus’ their leader for sick and died. I think since then they’ve viewed any attempted contact as an attack. Maybe seeing these guys dismantling a ship right off the beach and not attempting to explore the island told them that these guys weren’t trying to attack. Uncontacted tribes are so interesting to me especially in 2023 with the 24 he news and social media influence. I want to know if they’re mentally healthier than us or if we need a middle ground.