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That's a big part of it isn't it? The "white man over romanticization" of other cultures? It reminds me of the Orientalism that was so popular back in the day. Also similar to how many white folks want to keep a native population the way they are when in fact that isn't what they may want. For example Tibet: Many Tibetans want flat screen tv's, Nikes etc but the white folks that travel there complain about all the modernization spoiling the authenticity of it all (whatever that means). Really, it's quite patronizing and condescending. So-called primitive life while I'm sure has its benefits, can be quite harsh. Maybe they would like modern comforts instead of running around the jungle in their underwear shooting bows and arrows.
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