This news came in Hindustan Times in January. Just noticed the link again yesterday and thought I should not miss this gem.
What: A couple in Chennai had put an online advertisement seeking a sperm donor for artificial insemination for a compensation of Rs. 20,000. Thats not news. The preference criteria described in advert were somewhat unique. “should be
an IIT student, healthy, no bad habits, tall and fair, if possible”. Being tall and fair depends on genetics, sperm doner being healthy also helps. But what is meant by "Should be an IIT student"? Read the original story here.
Why its here: As one IIT-M student rightly pointed out in that news report, "If they were right, Albert Einstein’s relatives should be the brightest of all in the world." Intelligence is mostly developed by the upbringing and not by the genetics. Where is our craze for a coveted seat in IIT taking us to? Are these adverts indicating direction of the next gold rush?
Why its here: As one IIT-M student rightly pointed out in that news report, "If they were right, Albert Einstein’s relatives should be the brightest of all in the world." Intelligence is mostly developed by the upbringing and not by the genetics. Where is our craze for a coveted seat in IIT taking us to? Are these adverts indicating direction of the next gold rush?
The sad state of affairs in our country...
ReplyDeleteI feel sad for that one IIT student, spoiled the opportunity to get cool 20 grand for one good time. I would ask the couple to refrain from IITian sperm donors. Such cone-heads.
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