Fate vs. Science

Fate and science are two ways in which Cal is trying to understand why and how he became intersex. Concerning science, Cal describes his genes as militant (16). Analyzing fate, Cal explores the realm that science cannot determine, like the timing of his genes forming and his grandmother’s superstitious spoon theory. Science can provide the how, but the most difficult understanding is the fate, the why explanation. Perhaps if Cal can come to some reasoning why he is intersex, he will be able to find more purpose and meaning in who he is as a person.