#4 IVF | FYI: Engineering Humanity: In Vitro Gametogenesis & Dystopian Future of IVF

In this episode episode, journalist Ari Schulman unpacks the future of assisted reproductive technology. We explore the next frontier beyond IVF— in vitro gametogenesis (IVG), three-parent embryos, and genetic modifications that could enable single-parent conception. Are we approaching a world where children are designed to fit parental preferences? Could technology erase the need for biological mothers and fathers? Schulman raises urgent ethical concerns about human experimentation, kinship engineering, and the long-term consequences of these advancements. As science accelerates, will society set limits, or embrace a future once thought impossible? Tune in for this critical conversation.https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/09/opinion/ivf-debate.htmlhttps://www.thenewatlantis.com/publications/the-new-kinship-engineeringLearn more about our mission at thembeforeus.com.Join us in protecting children’s rights by giving at thembeforeus.com/donate.