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American arrested after leaving can of Coke for uncontacted tribe (www.abc.net.au)
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In short:

Indian police have arrested an American man who visited a restricted island and left offerings to a tribe not contacted by the modern world.

Mykhailo Polyakov had previously made two unsuccessful attempts to reach North Sentinel Island, home of the Sentinelese people.

What's next?

Local authorities say he has been released on a three-day remand "for further interrogation".

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[–] Thcdenton@lemmy.world -5 points 2 days ago (1 children)

I appreciate the idea of conservation and respecting their desire to be left alone. But what about individuals? Perhaps some dream of going out into the world but societal pressure holds them back? What about some dying of illness that we find trivial to cure? I love TNG but is the prime directive really the best way to approach things? I really have no idea.

[–] ohulancutash@feddit.uk 8 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Thankfully anthropologists, ethicists and legal scholars do have some idea. And they all say stay the fuck away.

[–] easily3667@lemmus.org 0 points 2 days ago* (last edited 21 hours ago) (1 children)

Since you are presenting yourself as being familiar with the subject: why?

Edit: shout out to the one guy downvoting me for asking for a coherent explanation...which the other guy helpfully provided. Your opinion is noted.

[–] ohulancutash@feddit.uk 2 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago)