Impossible baby : how to stimulate discussions about possibilities of two-mum and two-dad children

Possible Baby is a design project exploring the implications of biotechnology for same-sex couples having genetically related children. Recent advancements in genetics and stem cell research have brought this possibility closer to reality. The project raises ethical questions and aims to stimulate debate through analyzing DNA data, visualizing potential children, and creating a documentary aired on NHK.

The research method involved analyzing the DNA data of a lesbian couple using 23andMe, simulating and visualizing their potential children, creating a fictional family album, and producing a documentary film to stimulate public discussion. Interviews with experts and the couple provided additional insights.

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The report investigates the potential for same-sex couples to have their own genetically related children through advancements in biotechnology. It presents a speculative design project that visualizes the offspring of a lesbian couple using genetic data analysis and discusses the societal and ethical considerations of such technologies. The project aims to stimulate public debate on the topic by creating a fictional family album and a documentary film, which includes interviews with experts and the couple involved.

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Categories: 2030 time horizon | 2030s time horizon | English publication language | Global geographic scope | bio-technology | biotechnology | child-bearing | child-rearing | documentary film | ethical implications | ethics | expert interviews. | family | family album | genetic analysis | lgbtq | public engagement | same-sex reproduction | social debate | speculative design |