Elon Musk's Starlink brings internet to Amazon tribe isolated for 1,000 years; Now they face porn addiction
Amazon rainforest, the remote Marubo tribe has preserved its unique culture and language for millennia. However, a technological marvel, Elon Musk's Starlink satellite internet service, has recently breached their isolation. This connection to the outside world brings both opportunities and challenges for the tribe.
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Starlink Brings Internet to the Amazon
The Marubos, a 2000-member tribe, connected with the world through the internet for the first time last September when Starlink launched its services in Brazil. Billionaire Elon Musk's Starlink aims to provide internet to remote locations using low-Earth orbit satellites.
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«When it arrived, everyone was happy,» said 73-year-old Tsainama Marubo to The New York Times. The internet has brought clear benefits, including video chats with faraway loved ones and emergency calls for help. «But now, things have gotten worse,» she added.
Cultural Impact and Concerns
The tribe faces a fundamental dilemma regarding the internet's use and its impact on their culture. «Young people have gotten lazy because of the internet,» Tsainama said. «They're learning the ways of the white people.» Despite this, she pleaded, «But please don't take our internet away.»
The youth are now frequently on their phones, chatting with friends, glued to screens, and accessing
