BETWEEN FIELDS, EDGES, AND EXPERIENCES: transitioning from Psychology to Anthropology

Abstract

Talking with Antonio Luiz da Silva is to open space for listening, displacement, and thought. His academic and professional trajectory is marked by an ethical commitment to the childhoods of the Sertão, to peripheral territories, and to ways of existing that challenge institutional norms. He is a former student of UFPB and an active member of research groups that stretch the boundaries between science, politics, and affection. The list of his qualities and experiences is vast, but I choose to summarize it as dedicated and ethical listening to the “meninos danados.” Revista Caos aims to weave the threads between practice and scientific endeavor, diving into the trajectories of former students and professors of UFPB, author-researchers, and people connected to the university’s research groups. We believe that knowledge does not end at academic walls but expands through experiences, encounters, and narratives that permeate everyday life. This interview was structured by myself and Mohana Morais, who had the pleasure of listening to Antonio Luiz da Silva and receiving his generous acceptance. Conducted virtually, in a joint and aligned format, the conversation unfolded in a tone of exchange, like one who sits at the edge of a thought and lets it unfold with time, listening, and care. Above all, Antonio, we deeply thank you for accepting our invitation to this interview. It is a joy to hear about your journey and to reflect together on the paths of psychology, anthropology, and childhoods.