Should you donate your body to science?

Our group spent most of our time discussing the logistics and legality behind donating bodies to science. It is likely that Dr. Frankenstein did not receive the body parts he used through a legal, ethical source. However, today there are many programs that allow individuals to donate their bodies to science when they die. Even more interestingly, family members can choose to donate a deceased loved ones body to science after they die if the person did not specify what to do with their body. The articles below share advantages and disadvantages of the process, an insider view, and an article detailing many points you may not have thought of.

http://funeral-tips.com/the-advantages-and-disadvantages-of-donating-your-body-to-science/

http://www.slate.com/articles/health_and_science/medical_examiner/2015/08/whole_body_donation_people_save_money_donate_tissue_and_contribute_to_medical.html

http://www.hellawella.com/what-you-need-know-donating-your-body-science

The article below doesn’t relate to what was discussed above, but is very relevant to class. The article discusses if it is right to build a superior being.

http://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-34151049

 

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