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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

Jan 13
Lex Fridman Podcast

Lex Fridman Podcast

Jan 13
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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 [https://lexfridman.com/sponsors/ep489-sc] See below for timestamps, transcript, and to give feedback, submit questions, contact Lex, etc. Transcript: https://lexfridman.com/paul-rosolie-3-transcript [https://lexfridman.com/paul-rosolie-3-transcript] CONTACT LEX: Feedback – give feedback to Lex: https://lexfridman.com/survey [https://lexfridman.com/survey] AMA – submit questions, videos or call-in: https://lexfridman.com/ama [https://lexfridman.com/ama] Hiring – join our team: https://lexfridman.com/hiring [https://lexfridman.com/hiring] Other – other ways to get in touch: https://lexfridman.com/contact [https://lexfridman.com/contact] EPISODE LINKS: Junglekeeper (new book): https://amzn.to/4q7vpAp [https://amzn.to/4q7vpAp] Paul’s Instagram: https://instagram.com/paulrosolie [https://instagram.com/paulrosolie] Junglekeepers Website: https://junglekeepers.org [https://junglekeepers.org] Paul’s Website: https://paulrosolie.com [https://paulrosolie.com] Mother of God (book): https://amzn.to/3ww2ob1 [https://amzn.to/3ww2ob1] SPONSORS: To support this podcast, check out our sponsors & get discounts: Perplexity: AI-powered answer engine. Go to https://perplexity.ai/ [https://lexfridman.com/s/perplexity-ep489-sc] BetterHelp: Online therapy and counseling. Go to https://betterhelp.com/lex [https://lexfridman.com/s/betterhelp-ep489-sc] LMNT: Zero-sugar electrolyte drink mix. Go to https://drinkLMNT.com/lex [https://lexfridman.com/s/lmnt-ep489-sc] Shopify: Sell stuff online. Go to https://shopify.com/lex [https://lexfridman.com/s/shopify-ep489-sc] Fin: AI agent for customer service. Go to https://fin.ai/lex [https://lexfridman.com/s/fin-ep489-sc] Miro: Online collaborative whiteboard platform. Go to https://miro.com/ [https://lexfridman.com/s/miro-ep489-sc] MasterClass: Online classes from world-class experts. Go to https://masterclass.com/lexpod [https://lexfridman.com/s/masterclass-ep489-sc] OUTLINE: (00:00) – Introduction (02:34) – Sponsors, Comments, and Reflections (12:00) – Uncontacted tribes in the Amazon Jungle (19:46) – Intense new encounter (42:52) – Never-before-seen footage of tribe warriors (56:08) – The mysteries of the jungle (1:10:43) – Tribe’s diet: Monkeys, turtles, and turtle eggs (1:20:19) – Jane Goodall (1:26:31) – Advice for young people (1:35:45) – Cartel, Narco-traffickers & assassination attempts (1:57:45) – Climbing the giant tree (2:08:43) – Giant anaconda (2:26:01) – Rescuing a spider monkey (2:32:05) – Dangerous animal encounters (2:42:13) – Writing, journaling, and great writer inspirations PODCAST LINKS: – Podcast Website: https://lexfridman.com/podcast [https://lexfridman.com/podcast] – Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2lwqZIr [https://apple.co/2lwqZIr] – Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8 [https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8] – RSS: https://lexfridman.com/feed/podcast/ [https://lexfridman.com/feed/podcast/] – Podcast Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrAXtmErZgOdP_8GztsuKi9nrraNbKKp4 [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrAXtmErZgOdP_8GztsuKi9nrraNbKKp4] – Clips Channel: https://www.youtube.com/lexclips [https://www.youtube.com/lexclips]

Highlights

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...