Birth Quote by John Holdren
“The development of a long-term sterilizing capsule that could be implanted under the skin and removed when pregnancy is desired opens additional possibilities for coercive fertility control. The capsule could be implanted at puberty and might be removable, with official permission, for a limited number of births.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Remarks at National Academy of Sciences, 2005
A proposed implant could allow controlled fertility, raising ethical concerns about coercion and bodily autonomy.
In simple terms: Implant could control fertility but may be abused.
Key Takeaway
Consider ethical safeguards for reproductive tech.
Themes
ethics
reproductive rights
technology
control
autonomy
Mood
concerned
critical
Type
ethical
policy
When to use this quote
- family planning
- public health policy
- human rights law
- clinical trials
Key Concepts
coercive control
bioethics
medical implants
Questions to Reflect On
- Who decides when and how such technology is used?
- How can consent be ensured?
A Different Perspective
Potential for misuse and violation of personal freedom.
