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“Lawrence Burgreen says they should have called it the island of sharers, because all they were were communal folks with a live and let live sort of attitude when it came to stuff.”
Sentiment: Deep Dive
Trigger: Magellan's encounter in Guam
For: Historians and readers interested in colonial encounters
Key quote: “But author Lawrence Burgreen says they should have called it the island of sharers, because all they were were communal folks with a live and let live sort of attitude when it came to stuff.”
The host discusses the cultural clash between Magellan's crew and the natives of Guam, highlighting the misunderstandings that led to violence. The mention of 'Isle of Thieves' serves to illustrate the differing perspectives on ownership and community values between the two groups.