Families in the future >> DIY families???

 

To begin with, what does DIY stand for? What does it mean? In the TED talk you will come up with the term 'DIY families', what do they mean?

Talking about future families, there are certain issues to bear in mind, such as those presented in these articles and talk:

• Caesarean births 'affecting human evolution' (Science & Environment, BBC News)

• My dad was a sperm donor. My lack of identity reflects his (The Guardian)

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