‘This is colonialism for clicks’: the influencers attempting to meet and film the world’s most isolated tribes

A new breed of adventurer is chasing internet fame by targeting uncontacted peoples. Critics say they are risking the wellbeing of these remote communities – and their own lives

‘This is colonialism for clicks’: the influencers attempting to meet and film the world’s most isolated tribes

TL;DR

  • Adventurers are targeting uncontacted peoples for internet fame.
  • Critics believe this risks the wellbeing of remote communities.
  • Critics also state it endangers the adventurers themselves.
  • The behavior is being described as 'colonialism for clicks'.