The use of in vitro fertilization solved a specific problem, but it seems to have created a wide range of ethical dilemmas and problems that were not anticipated when it was first invented. This is an instance of:

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In vitro fertilization was a technological innovation that quickly solved the problem of infertility for many couples. However, the resulting ethical and societal dilemmas that have arisen from its use were not initially foreseen. This is an example of cultural lag, when technological innovations outstrip the ability of society to adapt to their implications.

The Use of in Vitro Fertilization Solved a Specific Problem