The American Mind IVF | Cincinnatus Series
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Feb 19, 2025 
Emma Waters, a senior research associate at the Heritage Foundation, Natalie Dodson from the Ethics and Public Policy Center, and Inez Stepman of the Independent Women's Forum share their insights on the ethical dilemmas surrounding IVF. They discuss the moral implications of embryo discard, genetic selection, and the potential role of AI in reproductive choices. The trio emphasizes the need for thoughtful legislation that prioritizes parental rights while confronting the evolving landscape of bioethics and the complexities of modern parenthood.
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Ethical Concerns Beyond Abortion
- IVF raises ethical questions beyond abortion, like eugenics and genetic selection.
- These technologies are rapidly developing, leaving us unprepared for the consequences.
Republican Caution on IVF
- Republicans should be wary of promoting IVF due to the destruction of embryos.
- More embryonic life is destroyed through IVF than abortion.
IVF Industry and Lack of Regulation
- The pro-life movement was unprepared for the ethical questions surrounding IVF.
- The IVF industry, valued at billions, has little regulation and raises concerns about commodification of women.
