Babies Quote by Virginia Postrel
“Like the 'test tube babies' born of in vitro fertilization, cloned children need not be identifiable, much less freaks or outcasts.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: "The Future of Cloning" by Virginia Postrel, 1998
Cloned individuals should be accepted without stigma, not labeled as oddities.
In simple terms: Accept clones as normal people.
Key Takeaway
Treat all humans equally.
Themes
equality
ethics
technology
identity
Mood
cautious
optimistic
Type
ethical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- education
- policy making
- public discourse
Key Concepts
human rights
bioethics
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we reduce fear of new technologies?
- What policies protect cloned individuals?
A Different Perspective
Societal fear may resist acceptance.
