Is Science Rendering Men Obsolete?

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The discussion revolves around the implications of emerging reproductive technologies and their potential impact on gender roles, particularly concerning the relevance of men in society. Participants explore various reactions to the idea of technology enabling reproduction without male involvement, touching on both humorous and serious perspectives.

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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants express concern about the ethical implications of reproductive technologies that could lead to a future without men, suggesting it could result in "babies of mass destruction."
  • Others reference previous discussions on the topic, indicating that this is a recurring theme within the forum.
  • Humor is prevalent, with jokes about men being unnecessary for tasks like opening pickle jars, suggesting a light-hearted take on the serious topic.
  • A participant notes that the technology discussed involves fusing female eggs and highlights the low success rate of such procedures, emphasizing the experimental nature of the science.
  • There are mixed feelings about the relevance of the news, with some questioning why it should matter, while others argue for its significance in the context of cloning and reproductive science.

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Participants exhibit a blend of humorous banter and serious concern, with no clear consensus on the implications of the technology. The discussion remains unresolved regarding the broader societal impact and ethical considerations of such advancements.

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The discussion reflects a range of emotional responses and speculative ideas about gender roles and reproductive technology, with some participants focusing on the scientific aspects while others engage in light-hearted commentary.

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http://www.nature.com/nsu/040419/040419-8.html

This isn't good news. I hope Bush does something right and quickly bans this. (From an inside source, I heard this technology can be used to create babies of mass destruction)
 
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O well, I guess somebody can delete this thread then.
 
OMG! You are already the 4th to start this.. the men are getting nervous, aren't they? :-p
 
Yes, Very Nervous. :frown:
 
Monique said:
OMG! You are already the 4th to start this.. the men are getting nervous, aren't they? :-p

I'd tend to think women are getting nervous. With men gone, who will open pickel jars?! :wink:
 
The lesbians must be dancing in the streets.

ShawnD said:
With men gone, who will open pickel jars?! :wink:
A bull dike on a hunting expedition, or any member of the 1976 East German Women's Olympic Swim Team.
 
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I;m not sure why anyone should care...you take a mutant female with manparts and viola, it reproduces like a man. I don't see how it's even news.
 
Because it is not a mutant female with man parts. It is important news since it is also a step closer to cloning. Still the success rate is very low, out of 410 or so tries, only 10 babies were born, of which only 1 survived to adulthood. What they did is fuse two female eggs, one of them was mutant to change the gene imprinting signature. Noone knew what happens if you change the imprinting signature and try to fertilize it.
 
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I feel so...useless

jk
 
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yeah but the question remains for women, would you rather be inseminated like that or screwed? lol.
 
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our ability to be blunt would be sorely missed, lol.

Tequila it makes me happy! eh jimmy!
 
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lol. And the rest.
 
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ShawnD said:
I'd tend to think women are getting nervous. With men gone, who will open pickel jars?! :wink:
shawn i think you are unaware of the conspiracy of us men to make pickel jars damn so hard to open.

anyway, now you know :cool:
 

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