You Have Arrived at your Destination: by Amor Towles

You Have Arrived at Your Destination by Amor Towles, part of the Forward collection, presents a thought-provoking exploration of futuristic parenting in a near-future world. Sam and his wife consider using Vitek, a cutting-edge fertility lab designed to give their future child a competitive edge in life. At first, Sam views this as a logical decision in a world where parents strive to give their children every advantage.

However, as he reflects on the various possible lives his child could live, he begins to question deeper aspects of life, relationships, and the choices that have led him to this point. This unsettling tale raises significant questions about the implications of shaping a child’s future and the unintended consequences of technology in deeply personal decisions. It offers a fresh perspective on the nature-versus-nurture debate, pushing readers to consider the ethical dilemmas that arise when technology intervenes in human life.