Human 2.0? The Fertility Revolution and the Future of Reproduction

Advances in reproductive medicine are expanding what is possible. From IVF and embryo screening to emerging gene-editing technologies, prospective parents now face choices that were unimaginable just a generation ago. These innovations promise to prevent inherited diseases and offer hope to millions struggling with infertility. But as technologies evolve beyond treatment toward potential enhancement, new ethical and societal questions emerge. Where should the line be drawn between medical care and genetic selection? Who decides which conditions should be prevented and which traits should remain beyond intervention? And as reproductive technologies become more powerful, how can societies balance parental choice, medical responsibility, and collective values about what it means to shape the next generation?