After finishing a day's work.
Xu Ting returned home.
Her husband, Qi Yang, is a pilot on a small transport ship and spends a lot of time away from home.
After quickly finishing her dinner, she took a deep breath and collapsed onto the sofa in the living room.
The next moment, the home smart home assistant turned on the holographic projector in the living room.
A technology interview program is playing on the projector.
Xu Ting subconsciously raised her hand and placed it on the button to switch programs.
"Artificial womb? Can this technology truly perfectly replace the human uterus?"
The host's voice boomed from the surrounding speakers: "Is there really no risk at all?"
Sitting opposite the host was a man wearing a white coat.
From the man's demeanor and attire, Xu Ting easily identified his identity.
Researcher at the Academy of Sciences.
Aside from researchers, probably no one would dare wear this unique "uniform" on a public program.
"Of course not."
Facing the camera, the researcher spoke eloquently: "In fact, in a sense, this technology is a liberation for humanity."
"Oh? What do you mean?" the host immediately chimed in with a question.
Perhaps it was the unique name "artificial womb" that piqued her curiosity, Xu Ting slowly moved her right hand away from the channel switch button and turned up the volume.
"After various tests, the artificial uterus technology can perfectly replace the human uterus." The researcher's face was filled with a confident smile. "Since ancient times, women have suffered the pain of childbirth."
"As you all probably know, childbirth means a lot of aftereffects and side effects for women."
"for example……"
As a woman, Xu Ting nodded in deep feeling.
"However, the emergence of artificial womb technology can perfectly solve these troubling problems."
"All you need to do is provide sperm and eggs from both parents. After artificial insemination, the fertilized egg is placed in an artificial uterus for cultivation. Ten months later, you can have your own child without any pain."
"Of course, to avoid ethical issues, this technology will only be available to legally married couples, and both partners will need to pass various qualification reviews."
"..."
...
Time slips away, bit by bit.
The interview program has long since ended.
However, the impact did not dissipate so quickly.
The next day.
Whether on the way to work or during work, you can almost always hear debates about this technology.
Of course, there were also dissenting voices.
These voices mainly come from the elderly of the Earth era.
For these older generations with their traditional ways of thinking, this "novel" technology is simply too shocking.
Can a human born from a machine still be called human?
There are those who oppose it, and there are also those who support it.
In the dawn of an era where the cost of childbirth is increasingly high, artificial womb technology has undoubtedly struck a chord with all the new generation.
No need for ten months of pregnancy, no need to endure the pain of pregnancy and childbirth, and no need to worry about aftereffects...
This is simply perfect technology!
Xu Ting was naturally among those praising the performance.
Last night, she even had the urge to give it a try.
But when she thought about the long period of raising a child after ten months of pregnancy, she silently suppressed her impulse.
...
Humanities Academy of Sciences, Sociology Division.
How effective was the publicity?
Lu Yongchang asked with a solemn expression.
A researcher in a white lab coat carefully analyzed the various data collected by Zero: "Very good."
"Only a small percentage of the older generation from Earth expressed their opposition, accounting for less than 5% of the total population."
"The remaining 35% of people did not express their opinions clearly, which can be understood as them waiting and seeing."
"More than 60% of people agree."
"If we adjust the age of the population slightly... then more than 98% of people expressed their anticipation for this technology."
Lu Yongchang looked at the data displayed on the holographic projection and nodded in satisfaction.
"Maintain the current level of publicity."
"Six months later, we will launch the next phase of our promotional plan."
...
Six months later.
Have you heard?
Xu Ting was sitting at her workstation when she suddenly heard her colleagues whispering to each other.
"Because the overall fertility rate of civilization remains low, the Chinese Academy of Sciences has decided to launch the artificial womb project."
"Of course I've heard!" Another colleague turned around and joined the discussion. "It's only been six months, right? It seems the Academy of Sciences is really in a hurry this time!"
"That's right! The continued decline in birth rates is a matter of life and death for human civilization!"
"I also heard that, unlike what was initially advertised, this artificial womb project has added a new function."
"What functions?"
"Newborn care." The colleague who spoke first looked mysterious. "I heard that newborns born from artificial wombs can choose to be raised by their parents or by the Renlian Childcare Center."
"What?! Surrogate care? Has the Academy of Sciences gone mad?"
A deliberately suppressed gasp came from the surrounding area: "Is this child even their own?"
"Hey!" The colleague looked at the person who exclaimed with disgust. "What are you saying?"
"We're taking care of you temporarily, it's not like we're not giving you back!"
"You can visit your child at the synchronized care center anytime!"
"Besides, do you really want to live in the sky for 20 years?"
“That makes some sense then.” The colleague who exclaimed looked conflicted. “But… something still feels off.”
"Tch...you're the only one with a weird sense of things." Another colleague scoffed, turning to Xu Ting, "Tingting, haven't you always wanted a child? If the Academy of Sciences really launches this project, would you give it a try?"
Seeing the gazes directed at her, Xu Ting felt a little flustered.
She subconsciously raised her hand to tidy her hair, her eyes slightly darting away as she said, "I...I don't know either..."
"Maybe...?"
"But it hasn't been released yet..."
"Rumors...you can't believe rumors."
After saying that, she quickly turned her head and looked at the documents in front of her that were not yet fully organized.
But at this moment, she could no longer calm down as before.
P.S.: An extra chapter, thanks for the support... I can't manage three chapters a day anymore.
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