Did the Chopec practice cannibalism? Or any tribes in South America? *googles* Huh. Apparently so. How interesting. You're right. It does fit.

As for that quote, I've always felt that Blair managed to say that in the most insulting, Western culture-centric way possible, which is surprising for an anthropologist. Jim's heightened sensory awareness means that biological instincts would be louder for him than ordinary humans who can be instinct-blind. That he then acts on that knowledge sometimes makes him in no way impulsive or pre-civilized. *rolls eyes*

Heh. Okay, apparently I had a rant on that brewing. /defensive Jim-babe mode