Excuse us, may we join your world?

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A few weeks ago, the NYT offered the fascinating story of a group of jungle-dwelling people in Colombia that decided to give up its nomadic life and come out of the bush.

Alas for the Nukak, introducing aboriginal people into settled life brings risks to their culture, their health, and even their mental health. They came out to "join the white family" for their own safety, as Communist guerrillas and coca growers are operating in their area.

(via The Confessionator)

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