Professor Jorge Alberto López Guzmán was recognized for his short story "The Animal I Am Being" during the II International Philosophical Short Story Contest, which involved countries from Latin America, the United States, and Europe.

Jorge Alberto López Guzmán, a faculty member in the Department of Geography at the Universidad del Cauca, received an Honorable Mention for his short story titled "The Animal I Am Being." This recognition was conferred by the National Institute of Research and Social Innovation and the Universidad del Valle during the II International Philosophical Short Story Contest, held on August 22 in Bogotá. The contest included submissions from countries in Latin America, the United States, and Europe.

The narrative stood out for its philosophical and storytelling qualities, drawing on ideas from intellectuals such as Giorgio Agamben, Gilbert Simondon, Jacques Derrida, Rosi Braidotti, and Donna Haraway.

"The story sought to generate reflection on the relationships between humans and non-human animals, as well as the transitions being experienced and which could be considered contingent on sociobiological evolution. These transitions have determined the set of genes, traits, or characteristics that are genuinely essential or specific to human beings," expressed Professor Jorge Alberto López Guzmán.

"The story 'The Animal I Am Being' opens the door to further reflection on the redefinition and reconfiguration of relationships between humans and non-human animals," he concluded.

Professor Jorge Alberto López Guzmán is an anthropologist, political scientist, Specialist, and Master in Government and Public Policies, currently pursuing a Doctorate in Anthropology at the Universidad del Cauca. He has been a university professor, public policy consultant, and advisor on research-related training.