Valuetainment "Going Against God" - Controversial Embryo Engineering Sparks Global Outrage Over New Tech
Nov 26, 2025
A fertility startup ignites controversy with software that helps parents select embryos based on traits like intelligence and disease risk. This technology raises ethical dilemmas, provoking debates on eugenics versus parental choice. Public backlash fuels discussions about the dystopian implications of 'designer babies.' Personal stories highlight the complexities of health and moral concerns, while religious objections question whether altering life goes against divine intent. The cost and accessibility of IVF further complicate who benefits from this genetic optimization.
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Genetic Selection Presented As Optimization
- A fertility startup launched software to score embryos on traits like intelligence, height, and disease risk.
- The product frames selection as giving children the "best possible start," raising ethical alarms about designer babies.
Public Split Between Ethics And Choice
- The technology predicts thousands of genetic traits, including physical appearance and health risks.
- Public reaction split between outrage over eugenics and defenders arguing more parental choice during IVF.
Emotional Opposition To Selective Reduction
- Tom expresses strong moral opposition to choosing embryos and selective reduction during IVF.
- He recounts the horror he felt when doctors described reducing multiples to fewer fetuses.