Addendum IX, Gender and Sexuality
Following numerous inquiries surrounding the shifting perception of gender and sexuality, the authors hereby enter into this edition of Mapping the Future the following addendum:
For the purposes of sanctioned interpretation, any romantic relationships referenced within these pages assume lawful sexuality, i.e., one man paired with one woman, as is consistent with cultural and social decency. Those who act on attraction to the same sex should not expect to benefit from government support. Additionally, the descriptors “man” and “woman” refer exclusively to sex assigned at birth. Any interference with natural marking patterns—by tattooing, scarring, or other methods of self-inflicted deformity—in an attempt to alter the natural sex state is considered a misdemeanor under the law.
As the government agency responsible for all matters related to markings and interpretation, the Office of the Future maintains control solely over this nation’s official editions of Mapping the Future and bears no responsibility for addenda published in other countries. Citizens are forewarned that foreign editions may be incomplete or inaccurate, either by error or by intent.