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#489 – Paul Rosolie: Uncontacted Tribes in the Amazon Jungle

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#489 – Paul Rosolie: Uncontacted Tribes in the Amazon Jungle

Lex Fridman Podcast

1 DAYS AGO
Lex Fridman Podcast

Lex Fridman Podcast

1 DAYS AGO
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Paul Rosolie is a naturalist, explorer, author of a new book titled Junglekeeper, and is someone who has dedicated his life to protecting the Amazon rainforest. Thank you for listening Check out our sponsors: https://lexfridman.com/sponsors/ep489-sc See b...

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Paul Rosolie, a dedicated naturalist and conservationist, returns to share profound experiences from his decades-long mission in the Amazon rainforest, revealing both the beauty and perils of one of Earth’s most vital ecosystems.
12:05
The Mashcopiro tribe killed loggers who ignored warnings and underestimated their capabilities.
37:13
The tribe's women silently raided the farm while men held position on the beach.
54:10
Two tribesmen wore identical necklaces that may contain medicine or a sacred totem.
56:09
Rangers successfully exchanged whistles with uncontacted Mashco Piro tribe
1:13:34
The encounter felt like the voice of the jungle speaking.
1:25:31
Jane emphasized not losing hope in the fight against apathy, which is seen as a poison.
1:34:26
Protected 130,000 acres of Amazon rainforest despite extreme adversity
1:38:45
A friend was shot dead after helping us evade narcos
2:00:33
The mist river flows over the canopy at dawn, a sight resembling a living prehistoric world.
2:19:35
A snake covered in algae was mistaken for a mythical creature with green spikes.
2:30:27
Spider monkeys value love and connection more than food.
2:37:05
Mosquitoes are more dangerous than jaguars in the Amazon
2:51:56
Real artists will be more appreciated as AI becomes more prevalent.

Chapters

Introduction
00:00
Sponsors, Comments, and Reflections
02:34
Uncontacted tribes in the Amazon Jungle
12:00
Intense new encounter
19:46
Never-before-seen footage of tribe warriors
42:52
The mysteries of the jungle
56:08
Tribe's diet: Monkeys, turtles, and turtle eggs
1:10:43
Jane Goodall
1:20:19
Advice for young people
1:26:31
Cartel, Narco-traffickers & assassination attempts
1:35:45
Climbing the giant tree
1:57:45
Giant anaconda
2:08:43
Rescuing a spider monkey
2:26:01
Dangerous animal encounters
2:32:05
Writing, journaling, and great writer inspirations
2:42:13

Transcript

Lex Fridman: The following is a conversation with Paul Rosolie, his third time on the podcast. Paul is a naturalist, explorer, writer, and is someone who has dedicated his life to protecting the Amazon rainforest and celebrating the beauty of the natural w...