# Parents May Have a Duty to Seek Better Traits by Richard Hanania > “I have no moral objection to embryo selection and IVF, and I’m not going to take a position on the effectiveness of screening methods. In fact, I think we have a moral obligation to do what we can to create the healthiest, smartest, and best-looking children possible.” > **— Richard Hanania**, *“Should All Parents Consider Embryo Selection?”, authored essay* ## Sources and Context - **Primary or original-context publication:** [Hanania’s authored essay](https://www.richardhanania.com/p/should-all-parents-consider-embryo) — Hanania explicitly declines to assess effectiveness before making a moral argument. - **Exact original wording:** “I have no moral objection to embryo selection and IVF, and I’m not going to take a position on the effectiveness of screening methods. In fact, I think we have a moral obligation to do what we can to create the healthiest, smartest, and best-looking children possible.” ## Related Articles and Collections - **Collection:** [[collections/Simple Reminders|Simple Reminders]] - **Article:** [[articles/The Evolutionary Roots of Silicon Valley|The Evolutionary Roots of Silicon Valley]] - **Article:** [[articles/The Pearl Effect - Part 2 - Genetic Mimicry and the Dysgenic Impacts on Humanity|The Pearl Effect - Part 2 - Genetic Mimicry and the Dysgenic Impacts on Humanity]] ## Related Topics - [[wiki/Self-Directed Evolution|Self-Directed Evolution]] - [[wiki/Reproductive Sovereignty|Reproductive Sovereignty]] ## Share on Social Media ``` “I have no moral objection to embryo selection and IVF, and I’m not going to take a position on the effectiveness of screening methods. In fact, I think we have a moral obligation to do what we can to create the healthiest, smartest, and best-looking children possible.” — Richard Hanania, “Should All Parents Consider Embryo Selection?”, authored essay https://bryantmcgill.com/simple-reminders-richard-hanania-parents-may-have-duty-seek-better ```