The presenter continued. “As there is no interest expressed in the animal transformations, we will pass to the human experiment.”
“It was thought the best model for the initial transformation would be into a “real man”. We were aware of the problematic nature of this model, due to its association with aggression, sexism and homophobia. However research suggests that these traits are a result of insecurity: a man who accepts his own sexuality will have no need to attack those who he finds threaten his self-image. We therefore decided to go ahead with the project, as there would be little difficulty in finding a subject for the change.
In the event, we discovered Stephen Armstrong. And here is an interview we recorded with him just prior to the initial operation.”
The room darkened as a figure appeared on one of the screens above the podium, a figure straining to listen to the interviewer who was out of sight on the left.