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The Future of Reproduction: Synthetic Sperm, Artificial Wombs and More
Biotechnology is advancing faster than our ethics can keep up. From lab-grown babies to artificial wombs, the future of human reproduction is being reshaped in ways that once belonged in science fiction. While these innovations may solve crises like Singapore's demographic decline, they also open Pandora’s box of moral dilemmas—eugenics, commodified genetics, and posthumous reproduction. The question is: How far are we willing to go before we lose control?