Not
so long time ago, the idea of embryos not needing a human womb seemed like a
dystopian nightmare. However, it could soon be a reality. Ectogenesis,
the term given to pregnancy conducted outside the uterus, has become a big
topic in medicine, psychology and ethics of our society.Artificial womb technology (AWT) is a device
that would allow for extracorporeal pregnancy by growing a fetus outside the
body of an organism that would normally carry the fetus to term.It is
likely that, within a generation or two, scientists will have made serious
progress around one of the greatest scientific achievements of all time. Very
recently, attempts to create an artificial womb for premature babies have been
given a boost by the award of million euros grant to Dutch researchers from the
Eindhoven University of Technology , to develop a divice prototype (AWT) for
use in clinics in the future.However,
the big question is, would ectogenesis become another privilege of the powerful
economic and political of the world elite ? This would imply that conventional
pregnancies will be associated with poorer people, or maybe with a particular
class or race, thus, resulting in rising inequalities, the racism and other of
society discrimination. One
thing we know with certainty is that ectogenesis will bring massive changes to
our societies. Growing babies outside women’s bodies raises various concerns
but it may also offer guidance for new types of equality, stunning healthcare
and incredible upgrade of life.It is
up to us to decide how to use the (AWT).
Painting oil, Canvas 80X80 cm
