Episode 164: Before and After Gender - Speculations on Time and Identity

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“Today’s episode explores the concept of gender as a colonial imposition, contrasting a pre-gender existence with a potential post-gender future. It introduces three distinct voices: the last person who lived before the imposition of gender, a fractured individual navigating the complexities of a gendered present, and the first child from a future where gender does not dictate life. The author of the piece, Dr. Jaime Hoerricks, positioned between these perspectives, reflects on the loss of a fluid past and the possibility of creating a future free from gendered constraints. They discusse how the current world is built on prescribed roles, policed identities, and controlled bodies. Dr. Hoerricks grapples with the fear of losing the clarity and self-discovery found in transitioning whilst advocating for resistance against societal norms. Ultimately, the story is a call to reclaim the natural rhythm of life, envision a liberated future, and actively unmake the constructed limitations of gender.”Here’s the link to the source article: https://open.substack.com/pub/autside/p/the-last-person-before-gender-theLet me know what you think.The AutSide is a reader-supported publication. To support my work, consider becoming a paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit autside.substack.com/subscribe

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