Christopher X J. Jensen
Associate Professor, Pratt Institute

Are the Sentinelese the last untouched hunter-gatherer culture?

Posted 19 Sep 2012 / 0

Frontiers in Ecology and the EnvironmentA world of their own

This is an absolutely fascinating article. I was not aware that there were any cultures outside of Amazonia that have maintained such isolation. As Burton points out, we need to decide how to balance our curiosity and potential charity with respect for the wishes of this tiny but seemingly-robust culture.

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