Organoid and Embryo Models: Strengthening Our Understanding of Human Individuality

Bioethicist argues that advances in these models reinforce rather than undermine the concept of personhood.

Current technologies are far from enabling embryo models or organoids to achieve personhood or sentience.
The ethical focus should be on the wellbeing of actual persons and sentient beings.
Embryos used in research lack the circumstantial potential to become persons.
Organoids cannot self-assemble into independently functioning and conscious individuals.
Increased familiarity with developmental models may strengthen beliefs about human life.