Origen Del Pensamiento Decolonial Como Red Modernidad/Colonialida


Summary

The video discusses the formation of the modernity-coloniality network in Latin America, influenced by events like the fall of the Soviet bloc in 1991 and the discovery of America in 1992. Scholars like Manuel Waller, Grofoguel, and Laomonte analyzed the world system and dependency in 1996, leading to collaborative work and discussions on coloniality and power. The network expanded through dialogues in Latin America, aiming to challenge modernity's domination and promote decolonization using diverse perspectives. This movement advocates for a paradigm shift towards anti-systemic colonial thought, emphasizing life-affirming social relations beyond Eurocentric models. The focus is on creating a pluriversal approach to address colonial legacies and advocate for a new way of thinking.


Origin of Colonial Thought

The formation of the modernity-coloniality network in Latin America was influenced by two main events: the fall of the Soviet bloc in 1991 and the discovery of America in 1992. These events had a significant impact on the colonial thought development.

Influence on Modernity-Coloniality Thought

In 1996, Manuel Waller and others in New York, including Grofoguel and Laomonte, analyzed the world system and dependency, leading to seminars and collaborative work. This collaboration continued with dialogues and initiatives in Latin America starting from 2000.

Expansion and Collaboration

The network expanded through collaborations with universities like Pontificia Universidad Javeriana and activities in Bogotá and Quito. It focused on coloniality and power, incorporating diverse perspectives and academic-political discussions.

Global Movement Towards Decolonization

A global movement emerged to challenge modernity's domination, particularly the capitalist, patriarchal system. This movement aimed at decolonization using the concept of coloniality, as proposed by Nelson Maldonado and others.

Paradigm Shift to Anti-Systemic Colonial Thought

A paradigm shift towards anti-systemic colonial thought was discussed, emphasizing the need to create a new paradigm based on life-affirming social relations. This shift challenges Eurocentric models and calls for a pluriversal approach beyond modernity.

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