Uncontacted peoples, sometimes referred to as 'lost' or 'isolated' tribes, are groups who live in voluntary isolation from the rest of the world. They're like a secret society, minus the drama! 💼🕶️ Imagine a group living their own version of 'Survivor'! Unfortunately, there are only about 100 of these groups left in the world and their existence is under threat. 🏹🌴

A popular argument is that we have a responsibility to share knowledge with these tribes that could improve their lives. It's like wanting to introduce a friend to the magic of smartphones when they've only ever known a rotary phone. But, history shows us that this "first contact" can have deadly consequences for these tribes, due to diseases or violent conflicts. Think of it like introducing your cat to a dog who hates cats. 😼🐕

Pop culture often romanticizes the idea of first contact with these tribes. But, real life isn't a Hollywood movie and these encounters can be tragic. An example is the case of the US missionary who was killed when he tried to make contact with the Sentinelese tribe. This story could've been an episode of 'Survivor' gone wrong. 😱🎥