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Title: Artificial sperm and the race to build a baby
Post by: Butterfly on July 11, 2009, 07:27:29 PM
Post by: Butterfly on July 11, 2009, 07:27:29 PM
Artificial sperm and the race to build a baby
TimesOnLine
From The Sunday Times
July 12, 2009
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/uk/science/article6689486.ece (http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/uk/science/article6689486.ece)
Do we really want a world without men?
AC Grayling, philosopher There are some utopias in which the world is free of men and aggression, and I find that rather attractive. I'll be in the queue for a sex change if ever that does come about!
It may very well be that in many generations' time humanity might decide it wants to be a neutral sex or something. If that's the case, then that's okay, too. Who are we now to legislate against people in future doing things with science that they regard as being an advantage?
Rosie Boycott, journalist and feminist The idea of a world without men is horrible – think how boring it would be. Men cause most of the things that go wrong . . . and in the long run women will save the world because they care about the environment. But I don't think the way to achieve that is to eliminate half the world.
TimesOnLine
From The Sunday Times
July 12, 2009
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/uk/science/article6689486.ece (http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/uk/science/article6689486.ece)
Do we really want a world without men?
AC Grayling, philosopher There are some utopias in which the world is free of men and aggression, and I find that rather attractive. I'll be in the queue for a sex change if ever that does come about!
It may very well be that in many generations' time humanity might decide it wants to be a neutral sex or something. If that's the case, then that's okay, too. Who are we now to legislate against people in future doing things with science that they regard as being an advantage?
Rosie Boycott, journalist and feminist The idea of a world without men is horrible – think how boring it would be. Men cause most of the things that go wrong . . . and in the long run women will save the world because they care about the environment. But I don't think the way to achieve that is to eliminate half the world.
Title: Re: Artificial sperm and the race to build a baby
Post by: Nero on July 11, 2009, 07:30:36 PM
Post by: Nero on July 11, 2009, 07:30:36 PM
now that's scary.
Title: Re: Artificial sperm and the race to build a baby
Post by: Michelle. on July 11, 2009, 07:55:54 PM
Post by: Michelle. on July 11, 2009, 07:55:54 PM
I want my "artificial" womb!!!
Title: Re: Artificial sperm and the race to build a baby
Post by: Nero on July 11, 2009, 08:00:20 PM
Post by: Nero on July 11, 2009, 08:00:20 PM
Quote from: michellesofl on July 11, 2009, 07:55:54 PM
I want my "artificial" womb!!!
here you go :laugh::
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Title: Re: Artificial sperm and the race to build a baby
Post by: Lachlann on July 11, 2009, 08:01:19 PM
Post by: Lachlann on July 11, 2009, 08:01:19 PM
Quote from: Nero on July 11, 2009, 08:00:20 PMHaha, you're having fun with that image, aren't you?
here you go :laugh::
(https://www.susans.org/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimages.teamsugar.com%2Ffiles%2Fupl0%2F6%2F61259%2F13_2008%2F2363369318_b0cea23456.jpg&hash=493c5be6f6204410811c8e1fed330d15ed9c3799)
Title: Re: Artificial sperm and the race to build a baby
Post by: Nero on July 11, 2009, 08:10:25 PM
Post by: Nero on July 11, 2009, 08:10:25 PM
yeah, i think i want one.
Title: Re: Artificial sperm and the race to build a baby
Post by: LordKAT on July 11, 2009, 09:45:34 PM
Post by: LordKAT on July 11, 2009, 09:45:34 PM
Wow! I could have a baby and truly be dad.
Title: Re: Artificial sperm and the race to build a baby
Post by: sd on July 13, 2009, 12:11:53 AM
Post by: sd on July 13, 2009, 12:11:53 AM
This will not eliminate men.
The majority of women are still heterosexual and people enjoy sex and relationships.
This will be a boon for infertile men, and lesbians, but eliminate males? Give me a break.
The majority of women are still heterosexual and people enjoy sex and relationships.
This will be a boon for infertile men, and lesbians, but eliminate males? Give me a break.
Title: Re: Artificial sperm and the race to build a baby
Post by: Sandy on July 13, 2009, 05:40:35 AM
Post by: Sandy on July 13, 2009, 05:40:35 AM
If there is a sign up sheet for that artificial womb, I'm there!
-Sandy
-Sandy
Title: Re: Artificial sperm and the race to build a baby
Post by: Lori on July 13, 2009, 06:49:39 AM
Post by: Lori on July 13, 2009, 06:49:39 AM
Quote from: Sandy on July 13, 2009, 05:40:35 AM
If there is a sign up sheet for that artificial womb, I'm there!
-Sandy
+1
Title: Re: Artificial sperm and the race to build a baby
Post by: sd on July 13, 2009, 07:24:03 PM
Post by: sd on July 13, 2009, 07:24:03 PM
I want one too, where is the line, can I take cuts? :laugh:
Title: Re: Artificial sperm and the race to build a baby
Post by: Miniar on July 13, 2009, 07:34:32 PM
Post by: Miniar on July 13, 2009, 07:34:32 PM
Hmm...
you know..
If I met the right girl (me and hubby, we're rather "open" and willing to share you know... ) I would consider being a dad this way.. my genes ain't half bad you know. I'm tall, dark and handsome, and rather intelligent if I may say so myself.
you know..
If I met the right girl (me and hubby, we're rather "open" and willing to share you know... ) I would consider being a dad this way.. my genes ain't half bad you know. I'm tall, dark and handsome, and rather intelligent if I may say so myself.
Title: Re: Artificial sperm and the race to build a baby
Post by: Alyx. on July 14, 2009, 08:53:57 PM
Post by: Alyx. on July 14, 2009, 08:53:57 PM
:o
Can I be mommy?
And a world without men would suck...
Feminists get on my nerves, it's not like women are better, or anything... *sigh*
Can I be mommy?
And a world without men would suck...
Feminists get on my nerves, it's not like women are better, or anything... *sigh*