Richard Dawkins announces non-binary identity in shocking U-turn on gender debate

In a revelation that has left both evolutionary biologists and internet commentators reeling, Professor Richard Dawkins has come out as non-binary, describing the change as a “long-overdue reclassification of my personal taxonomy.”

Dawkins, 83, made the announcement in a surprise Twitter thread, stating: “For years, I have been doggedly committed to precise categorization, but upon deep reflection, I must concede that biological taxonomies can, in fact, be fluid. I now identify as non-binary—a decision based on both self-reflection and rigorous peer review.”

Evolutionary shockwaves

The announcement has sparked uproar in scientific circles, with some academics scrambling to rewrite their lecture slides. One Oxford colleague, speaking on condition of anonymity, admitted:

“Frankly, I never expected this. Richard has always been quite definitive about definitions. This is like discovering Darwin was a closet creationist.”

The Dawkins Gender Spectrum Theory

According to sources close to the professor, Dawkins' shift in identity follows a prolonged battle with Twitter philosophers, during which he reportedly had an “epistemological epiphany”.

“If the classification of species can evolve over time, why not my own identity?” Dawkins reportedly remarked while sipping a fine single malt in his study.

He further explained his new stance using an evolutionary metaphor:

“Just as an organism adapts to its environment, so too must I evolve beyond the binary.”

Dawkins's publisher has announced an upcoming book titled The Self-Revised Man: My Transition Beyond the Binary, expected to hit shelves this summer, featuring an appendix debating whether memes can self-identify.

Reactions and confusion

Reactions online have ranged from genuine shock to delighted bemusement. Atheist activist Sam Harris tweeted:

“I must meditate on this. For several years.”

Meanwhile, Piers Morgan called it “a tragic surrender to the woke mob”, while Richard Dawkins replied:

“Piers, my dear chap, I simply evolved.”

Of course, this entire report is an April Fools' joke! Richard Dawkins remains his usual scientifically rigorous self, though we wouldn’t put it past him to enjoy the irony of such a headline.