Speculative Ethics: What Would You Do Differently?
A team of researchers is questioning whether it's a good idea to use hypothetical scenarios to inform medical ethics decisions. Typically, medical ethics focuses on real-world problems, but some experts think it's useful to consider extreme and unlikely situations to prepare for potential future challenges. For example, they're discussing the possibility of using advanced technology to screen embryos before implantation in fertility treatments. While this technology is still experimental and not proven effective, some argue that it should be strictly regulated to avoid potential harm.
