We all want love in our lives. However, as our high divorce rate reminds us, even when love seems at its best, things can quickly fall apart – and much else falls apart when love is over.
Imagine the possibility of using science to strengthen your attachment to someone you love. The possibility may soon be available to all of us. Consider the following: A matching unique pair of neural implants that releases bonding chemicals like oxytocin and vasopressin into your brains when you and your partner look into each other’s eyes.
The “love implants” could be mutually activated (“turned on”) as a part of a wedding ceremony, or whenever the couple decides they are ready for the “ultimate commitment”. A year waiting period from the time of application would help ensure that the lovers are indeed ready and willing for this kind of commitment.
Once the devices are turned on, the lovers’ attachment system will form an ever-stronger bond with the other person. The strength of that bond can be regulated over time by the couple and either partner can decide to have his or her implant removed at any time through a safe procedure.
Your paper should answer the following questions in this order:
What consequences do you think such an implant would have on equality, personal autonomy, and unity (or wholeness) in love?
