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Telegony

Do you believe that a woman’s first sexual encounter, during which there was contact with a man’s semen, can cause her later offspring with other partners to show certain similarities to that first man?

Telegony, once popular among breeders and the aristocracy, is now making a comeback in online discussions. It assumes that a woman’s first sexual partner can “imprint” his genetic trace on her future offspring with other men. Official science claims that traits are inherited exclusively from the biological father, but there is the phenomenon of microchimerism – cells from previous partners can remain in a woman’s body. Is this a biological curiosity without significance, or a mechanism that science does not yet want to talk about? Supporters see it as confirmation of ancient knowledge, skeptics – merely a myth. And you, which side are you on?

09/08/2025

Genetic Modification of Humans

Do you think genetic modification (CRISPR) of humans should be allowed?

The genetic modification of humans and embryos using CRISPR technology is a topic that ignites public debate. Supporters see it as a chance to eliminate genetic diseases and improve the quality of life for future generations. Critics warn, however, that “enhancing” appearance or intelligence could lead to the emergence of an elite superhuman caste, as well as to an ethical slippery slope where the line between treatment and human design becomes blurred. History teaches that every revolutionary technology carries both hope and risk. Is tampering with the code of life the courage of science, or the hubris of mankind?

09/08/2025

Education and grading system

Do you think it is fair to grade a student with artistic or humanities talents according to the same principles as a student with a scientific mind?

Can an artistically gifted student be graded the same way as a future engineer? Today’s education system often tries to fit everyone into the same mold, where conformity to the key matters more than originality of thought. Supporters of uniform criteria argue that this is the only way to ensure fairness and comparability of results. Critics respond that this kills creativity and turns school into a factory of standardized minds. In the background lies the question: is this education, or programming society? And you – do you prefer equal rules or an individual approach?

09/08/2025

18-year-olds – adults or still young?

Do you think 18-year-olds should already be punished as adults, or should the age of full criminal responsibility be raised to 21?

The age of majority has always stirred emotions, and today the question of whether an 18-year-old is already a fully grown adult is becoming increasingly relevant. Supporters of keeping the current regulations emphasize that at this age one can vote, drive a car, or start a family – and thus should also be held accountable like adults. Critics, however, argue that young people’s brains are still developing, and impulsiveness and lack of experience should be taken into account in criminal law. There are also theories that harsh punishments for the young serve statistics more than justice. Is raising the threshold to 21 a protection for youth, or a path to impunity?

09/08/2025

Inheritance of Trauma and Memories

Do you think trauma or other experiences can be passed down through DNA from generation to generation?

Can we really carry fears that were never ours?
The inheritance of trauma through DNA is a topic that teeters between science and something much deeper. Epigenetics opens the door to hypotheses suggesting that our ancestors’ experiences can literally “reprogram” our genes. But where does biology end and upbringing begin? Are we born already carrying someone else’s emotional baggage, or is this just a narrative shaped by our family environment? And if ancestral memories really are encoded in us – the question is, why? See what others think – and decide for yourself who your fears truly belong to.

08/08/2025

Abortion Today – Euthanasia Tomorrow

Does the legalization of abortion not pave the way for the social acceptance of eliminating the elderly, the sick, and the unproductive?

Abortion and euthanasia – two issues that have long divided public opinion – are now increasingly mentioned in the same breath. For some, legalizing abortion is a sign of progress and the individual’s right to decide about their own life; for others, it’s the beginning of a slippery slope toward the social acceptance of eliminating the “unnecessary”: the elderly, the sick, the unproductive. In an era when debates over demographics and healthcare costs are growing sharper, the line between freedom of choice and the selection of life can dangerously shift. Is this a bold reform, or the prelude to a dystopia where human worth is measured by usefulness? See what others think – and decide where you stand.

07/08/2025

Tag: children

Telegony

Genetic Modification of Humans

Education and grading system

18-year-olds – adults or still young?

Inheritance of Trauma and Memories

Abortion Today – Euthanasia Tomorrow