La película sigue sus encuentros con Karamakate, un chamán amazónico y último sobreviviente de su tribu, quien los guía en busca de una planta sagrada con propiedades curativas, la yakruna. “El abrazo de la serpiente” explora temas como la destrucción cultural, la espiritualidad, la naturaleza y el impacto del colonialismo en las comunidades indígenas de la Amazonía. La película es conocida por su poderosa narrativa, su impresionante fotografía en blanco y negro, y su enfoque respetuoso y reflexivo hacia las culturas indígenas.

The Darker Side Of Western Modernity

“The Darker Side of Western Modernity: Global Futures, Decolonial Options” by Walter Mignolo explores the idea that Western modernity, often celebrated for its advancements in science, technology, and culture, has a darker side rooted in colonialism, exploitation, and the marginalization of non-Western cultures. Mignolo argues that the global spread of Western modernity has imposed a Eurocentric worldview, leading to the suppression and erasure of indigenous knowledge and traditions.

The book introduces the concept of “decoloniality,” which seeks to challenge and dismantle the dominance of Western modernity by reclaiming and revitalizing local and indigenous ways of knowing and being. Mignolo advocates for a pluriversal approach—an acceptance of multiple worldviews and ways of life—as opposed to the universalism promoted by Western thought. He calls for a rethinking of global futures that includes voices and perspectives that have historically been silenced or marginalized.

Overall, Mignolo’s work is a critical examination of how modernity is intertwined with coloniality and a call to action for decolonizing knowledge and power structures in order to create more equitable and inclusive global futures.

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