A ship is always safe at the shore, but that is not what it is built for. - John A. Shedd

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A remote Amazon tribe connected to Elon Musk's Starlink internet, and are now addicted to social media, porn, and falling victim to online scams. Nine months after gaining internet access through Starlink, the Marubo tribe in Brazil faces cultural upheaval. Initially seen as a lifeline, the internet has brought unforeseen social issues, including a rise in porn and social media addiction among the youth. Elders like Tsainama Marubo, 73, observe a decline in traditional activities and increasing cultural division. To preserve their heritage, tribal leaders now restrict internet use, but concerns remain about the impact on the tribe's customs and the potential loss of oral histories.

“The path to paradise begins in hell.” — Dante Alighieri

The RP Flip is an open ocean research platform designed to change its orientation. Measuring 108 meters (355 feet) in length, it can partially flood and tilt backward by 90 degrees, leaving only the front 17 meters (55 feet) above the water, with bulkheads converting into decks