Alex and Ben dive into reproductive technology. 1 in 6 couples globally deal with infertility. But when it comes to reproductive technology, the access to other alternative modes of reproduction are reserved for the rich. What are the consequences for a society where only a select number of people can afford the IVF process, for instance? Genetic modifications are on the horizon which will most likely lead to “designer babies”. Who benefits from these technological advances and what are the implications for our society at large? Alex and Ben explore the ways that these methods of procreation create and enforce biases and hierarchies.
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