Should you be able to sell your kidney?

The transcript discusses the ethical and moral implications of selling organs, highlighting how marketization could overshadow the culture of donation. It questions the ability of individuals, especially those in economically disadvantaged situations, to make free choices regarding organ donation. The conversation raises concerns about where to draw the line in the commodification of body parts and the challenges of legislating morality.

What is a potential consequence of treating kidneys as marketable goods?

• It could increase the number of donations.

• It might undermine the concept of altruism.

• It would make kidneys more affordable.

• It could lead to a surplus of kidneys.

What challenge is highlighted when trying to legislate morality?

• It is easy to enforce.

• It is not influenced by cultural differences.

• It is difficult to define the boundaries.

• It is universally accepted.

What is a concern about marketizing human body parts?

• It raises questions about where to draw the line.

• It might result in a lack of available organs.

• It could make organ transplants more expensive.

• It could lead to a decrease in medical advancements.

In the context of an unequal system, what is questioned about a person's decision to sell a kidney?

• Whether it is a financially beneficial choice.

• Whether it is a fully free choice.

• Whether it is a medically safe decision.

• Whether it is a socially acceptable action.

What example is used to illustrate the difficulty of making a free choice in an unequal system?

• A single parent considering selling a kidney for financial reasons.

• A wealthy individual donating a kidney.

• A child receiving a kidney from a sibling.

• A doctor deciding to perform a transplant.