Writing and sharing investigative experiences is not an innocent act, but rather a political and ethical action that seeks to confront “epistemic injustices.” For this reason, the importance of recognizing and valuing alternative ways of knowing is emphasized: ancestral, popular, horizontal, dialogical, and participatory. The text responds to the question about the author’s investigative work, reflecting on the ethical, political, and aesthetic foundations that guide their teaching and research practice. It proposes strengthening “Other epistemic sovereignties” through alternative paradigms for exploring reality and training in social research. The design of alternative proposals for training and research is presented as a conscious response to disputes within the academic field, aiming to open spaces for viable and collective trajectories. Finally, the text expresses a rejection of the imposition of rigid doctrines and protocols, highlighting the urgency of promoting experiential and shared investigative experiences, since it is not possible to build situated thought without collective and personal practices.
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