In September of last year, the Marubo tribe, residing deep within the Amazon rainforest, was introduced to the Internet through Starlink, Elon Musk’s satellite-based broadband service. This significant technological leap has had profound effects on the tribe, bringing both remarkable benefits and unexpected challenges, including a concerning rise in pornography addiction among its younger members.  The Arrival of the Internet in the Amazon  According to an extensive report in the New York Times, the Marubo tribe, a remote indigenous community living in the Javari Valley—one of the most isolated regions on Earth—had minimal exposure to the modern digital world until recently. But thanks to the generosity of businesswoman Allyson Reneau, who donated 20 Starlink antennas, the tribe gained access to the Internet, marking the beginning of a new era for the community.  Read moreSection: NewsScience & SpaceRead Later