Artificial Womb Technology and Ethics
A philosophy professor examines the ethics behind artificial womb technology. Ectogenesis, a technology that could transform reproduction, raises questions about the personal and moral significance of carrying a child.
Artificial womb technology, also known as ectogenesis, could allow babies to grow from their earliest stages inside high-tech pods, equipped with synthetic amniotic fluid and balanced oxygen levels. This technology might make it possible for embryos to grow entirely outside of a human body in the future.
Currently, researchers are designing a device to support premature babies born before 28 weeks, allowing gestation to continue in an external, controlled environment to improve survival rates.
Choosing to carry a child can still hold deep personal and moral significance
The idea of a complete, start-to-finish artificial pregnancy remains speculative, but it raises important ethical questions about how society understands pregnancy and reproduction.
Author's summary: Examining ethics of artificial womb technology.
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