In this episode, Josh and Chuck discuss whether there are any truly "undiscovered" groups of people left on the planet, the definition of undiscovered -- and why groups might want to avoid modern civilization.
AI Summary
This Stuff You Should Know episode dives into the fascinating world of so-called "undiscovered" tribes after examining the media frenzy surrounding 2008 photos of indigenous people in Brazil aiming arrows at helicopters. Josh and Chuck explore the important distinction between truly undiscovered peoples versus uncontacted or isolated tribes who have deliberately chosen to avoid modern civilization. The hosts discuss the ongoing threats these communities face from disease, violence, and encroachment by logging, oil, and agricultural interests, while also examining our complex history of contact with indigenous peoples and the ethical questions surrounding whether we should leave these groups alone.
Apocalypse Now
1979
2h 27m
★ 8.3
"He's like Brando and Apocalypse Now. — Josh compares a hypothetical tribal leader to Marlon Brando's character Colonel Kurtz in Apocalypse Now."
— Josh
Ghostbusters
1984
1h 47m
★ 7.5
"How many years after Ghostbusters? Let's see, hold on, was it 84 or 86? 84 — Josh is calculating how many years had passed since Ghostbusters was released when discussing events from May 2008."
— Josh
Ghostbusters
2016
1h 57m
★ 5.3
"Yes, Ghostbusters 3. That's going to be awesome. — Chuck mentions the upcoming sequel Ghostbusters 3 that was in development at the time of recording."
— Chuck
Joe Versus the Volcano
1990
1h 42m
★ 5.8
"It's not like bringing orange soda to the Waponi Woo. Joe versus the volcano. — Josh references the movie to contrast its lighthearted portrayal of cultural contact with the deadly reality of disease transmission to isolated tribes."
— Josh
The Gods Must Be Crazy
1980
1h 49m
★ 7.3
"I thought you were talking about the gods must be crazy. — Chuck initially thought Josh was referencing this film when discussing cultural contact scenarios."
— Chuck
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