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Episode 86: Ode to Jessica 6
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Episode 86: Ode to Jessica 6

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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AutSide: A podcast from an autistic trans woman that explores critical issues at the intersection of autism, neurodiversity, gender, and social justice. Dive deep into the realities of living as an autistic adult, critiques of education systems, and the power of storytelling to reshape public narratives. With a unique blend of snark, sharp analysis, and personal experience, each episode challenges societal norms, from the failures of standardized testing to the complexities of identity and revolution. Join the conversation on AutSide, where lived experience and critical theory meet for change.