vitus979 wrote:
I recognise that sex is a major determinant of self-identity, but not the sole one, especially in pre-pubescents. What of my proposal to strip them of personality as well as sex until they choose one for themselves?
Personality seems necessary as a baseline for humanity. Sex isn't.
But . . . let's say you could raise a sentient being without a personality for 13 years (what fun that would be) and then let them choose, like a kid at a candy store -- that could be a great sequel to the first novel i'm not writing.