Scholars to Discuss Artificial Wombs & Designer Babies at OSU Conference
Carolyn Gonzales
Communications Services
Oklahoma State University
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Internationally noted scholars will gather at the conference to discuss the
possible ramifications of the development of an artificial womb that can allow
a fetus, created by fertilizing a human egg in a lab, to be brought to term
outside a woman’s body.
Two of the conference speakers, Jeremy Rifkin and Rosemarie Tong, will present
free public lectures in conjunction with the conference, according to OSU
Ethics Center Director Scott Gelfand.
Rifkin, internationally known economist, author and social commentator, will
speak about cloning, the artificial womb and genetic engineering at
Rifkin is the author of 15 books on the impact of scientific and technological
changes on the economy, the workforce, society and the environment.
His 1998 bestseller, “The Biotech Century: Harnessing the Gene and Remaking the
World,” addresses the many critical issues accompanying the new era of genetic
commerce. It is said to be one of the world’s most widely read books on the
biotech revolution.
Rifkin often shares his unique perspective and social commentary on global
issues in many of the world’s leading newspapers and magazines. He also often
appears on television programs such as “Face the Nation, “Nightline,” and “Larry
King Live.”
Tong, a noted scholar, will talk about “Making Perfect Babies” at
Tong holds the title of Distinguished Professor of Health Care Ethics at the
She is the author or co-author of numerous papers and books, including “Globalizing
Feminist Bioethics: Women’s Health Concerns Worldwide,” an anthology she is
currently co-editing.
A number of other scholars also will make presentations at the conference.
These include Thomas H. Murray, president of The Hastings Center in
OSU’s recently established Ethics Center is committed
to promoting moral reflection and deliberation in personal, professional,
community and civic life, Gelfand says.
“The center doesn’t dictate values, but attempts to provide forums in which
everyone from the professional ethicist to teachers, students and the general
public can study and discuss relevant topics,” he adds.
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