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Arsim's avatar

The fundamental question is how can we make the technology connect us more to nature and make us more human instead of making us more like machines.

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Jenny Haddle's avatar

Pregnancy and childbirth was the most amazing, empowering experience of my life. I absolutely can't get on board with an exowomb as better than pregnancy. A woman's body evolved to grow and birth a child, and I have strong feelings about how women are being robbed of this experience by the conditioning of a patriarchal, capitalistic medical system. For me, creating, carrying, birthing and bonding with a child are a sacred rite, even Divine in nature. I felt a deep sense of awe and wonder everyday. I mean, my body was capable of creating a child, birthing it and then feeding it with milk that was made especially for that unique child and it's needs in that moment. I fantastic feedback loop. It's awe-inspiring. Miraculous, really.

That said, I am not anti-technology, and I believe everyone has the right to choose how they want to carry and birth their child. Perhaps, pods have their place in certain situations where a woman is unable to get pregnant or carry a baby to term. Or, in a situation where a woman just would prefer this method, but I do not agree with any corporation or employer creating a situation where the pod is preferable or the use of it rewarded. In my opinion, the woman and her body are the ideal curator. Period.

Also, perhaps Sophia Barthes just really likes to be in Nature! I mean, I often miss the days that I lived in a mud hut in the middle of a village as a Peace Corps volunteer. That said, I was guaranteed healthcare and knew I would leave eventually. And, perhaps I am blocking out the leaky roof, the goats making crazy noises at night, and the heat of the dry season. 😅 But, there is something so peaceful and contented about living a simple life. I prefer it. Maybe Sophia does to?

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