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What does it mean?
Bradbury argues natural reproduction is superior to cloning people.
In plain terms
Cloning people is unnecessary when natural reproduction works fine.
What can you take from it?
Prefer natural reproduction over cloning.

Where it applies

  • bioethics discussions
  • science fiction debates

Putting it to work

  • question tech trends
  • advocate natural family planning

Questions to consider

  • When does technology become absurd?
  • Is natural reproduction always preferable?

Another view

The argument oversimplifies complex reproductive technologies.

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