“Today’s episode examines a personal essay reflecting on Dr. Jaime Hoerricks’ lifelong fascination with the character Jessica 6 from the film Logan’s Run. Dr. Hoerricks, a trans woman, explores how Jessica 6, viewed through a feminist and autistic lens, served as a powerful, proto-trans figure in their own journey of self-discovery. They use the character to examine themes of authenticity, societal expectations, and the transformative power of self-acceptance, further exploring the concept of retrocausality to explain how their current identity informs their understanding of past experiences. Finally, Dr. Hoerricks celebrates this connection through poetry, highlighting Jessica 6's enduring impact.”
Here’s the link to the source article: https://open.substack.com/pub/autside/p/the-ankh-of-becoming-a-trans-womans
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