Monday, March 28, 2005

Sex drives technology

Yes, stem cells could cure paralysis, Alzheimer's, diabetes , the organ shortage...but let's use them to make breast implants.

In all seriousness, I do suppose this provides a market to fund the technological advancement, which isn't necessarily a bad thing. But I do think about the collection of new impotence drugs in comparison to the dearth of new antibiotics, and wonder if letting the Invisible Hand advance development is enough...

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