The ultimate culture clash.0:15
I first met the insect tribe of Papua New Guinea.0:25
As I traveled the world to observe how ancient cultures and tribes were adapting to the modern world.0:29
I lived in their secluded village, Swagup, ate their food, and shared their wooden shelters.0:37
I knew my stay was a rare exception to their rules and wanted to return the overwhelming hospitality that they had shown me.0:44
So I invited the chief and his family to experience my everyday life in South London.0:53
Before I knew it, we were making the 12,000-mile trip back to my home.1:00
Being a 2-day trip by boat from the nearest road, Swagup is completely isolated, so naturally I was a little nervous about taking 6 Stone Age travelers into my world.1:06
However, on arrival, my doubts eased as I watched them getting used to modern technology.1:19
At first, every escalator was met with terror, and every lift with suspicion.1:26
A revolving door created gasps of wonder.1:32
"It is an invisible hand that moves this!1:37
Over the next few days, with spears on their backs and bows over their shoulders, they explored our world.1:45
They were fascinated by everyday scenes and situations that we would not give a second thought to.1:53
Some of the capital's tourist spots proved a challenge.2:01
At the London Eye, the tribe stopped in the shadow of the huge wheel.2:05
"It is not meant for humans," they said.2:10
Eventually, the chief decided that they should try it.2:14
'I couldn't believe I was so high above the land,' he said.2:18
'There's no end, no mountain, only buildings.2:24
I was wondering how the wheel goes round, what makes this turn.'2:28
The Underground was another great source of delight.2:33
The tribe was fascinated by the size of the transport train network.2:37
The Chief was convinced the Underground was built first, and the rest of London was built on top later.2:42
It wasn't all fun and games though.2:49
When they visited an apartment block built for the elderly, they were shocked that their children didn't look after their elders.2:52
'It is not right,' the Chief said, shaking his head.3:01
'They brought you up, they cared for you, and when they are old, you must care for them.'3:05
The goodbyes at Heathrow were emotional.3:11
Much of what the tribespeople said made me pause for thought.3:15
I don't think they would swap our world for their own.3:19
There, everything they need is free and plentiful.3:23
A world where everything is shared and where the only things treasured are family values and community.3:28
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