OPEN LETTER/ Come to the dialogue and listen to me speak, otherwise I will cut off your scholarships, you will rot in prison. Please!

 Kliko këtu për të tjera
Voxpress:

Isolated Amazon tribe connects to Elon Musk's internet, creates addictions to pornography and social networks

2024-06-05 19:48:27Kosova&Bota SHKRUAR NGA REDAKSIA VOX
Isolated Amazon tribe connects to Elon Musk's internet, creates addictions
Members of the Marubo tribe

An isolated tribe in the Amazon has finally been connected to the digital world of the Internet, thanks to Elon Musk, but elders have complained that the youth have become addicted to social networks and pornography.

Brazil's 2,000-strong Marubo tribe has been torn apart by the arrival of the Starlink internet service nine months ago.

"When he arrived, everyone was happy," Tsainama Marubo, 73, told The New York Times.

"But now things have worsened. "Young people have become lazy because of the internet, they are learning the ways of white people," he added.

Isolated Amazon tribe connects to Elon Musk's internet, creates addictions

The Marubo are an outspoken tribe who are even embarrassed to kiss in public, but Alfredo Marubo (all Marubo use the same last name) said he is concerned about the arrival of the service, which provides super-fast internet to remote corners of the planet.

Alfredo said many Marubo youths have been sharing pornographic videos in group chats and he has already noticed more "sexually aggressive behavior" among some of them.

"We are worried that young people will want to experiment with them," he said of the strange sexual acts they are suddenly exposed to on screen.

"Everyone is so connected that sometimes they don't even talk to their family," he added.

Isolated Amazon tribe connects to Elon Musk's internet, creates addictions

Starlink works by connecting antennas to 6,000 satellites flying in low Earth orbit. The needed antennas were donated to the tribe by American entrepreneur Allyson Reneau.

Initially, the Internet was seen as a positive for the remote tribe, who were able to quickly contact authorities for help with emergencies, including potentially fatal snakebites.

Isolated Amazon tribe connects to Elon Musk's internet, creates addictions

"It has already saved lives," said Enoque Marubo.

Members are also able to share educational resources with other Amazonian tribes and connect with friends and family who now live elsewhere.

The Internet has also opened up a world of opportunities for Marubo youth, some of whom have been unable to conceive of what lies beyond their surroundings.

Isolated Amazon tribe connects to Elon Musk's internet, creates addictions

One teenager told The Times she now dreams of traveling the world, while another says she aspires to become a dentist in Sao Paulo.

However, Enoque also complained about significant weaknesses. "It changed the routine so much that it was harmful," he said.

"In the village, if you don't hunt, fish and plant, you don't eat. Some young people keep our traditions," added TamaSay Marubo, "but others just want to spend the whole afternoon on their phones."

Isolated Amazon tribe connects to Elon Musk's internet, creates addictions

Galeria fotografike (
)


Në përputhje me standarded JTI

Video

SHIKO KANALIN NE YOUTUBE
×