Would you sell a kidney for $100,000?

In Ada, a thought-provoking series from Ted Ed, a young library assistant named Ada navigates both her everyday life and the futuristic possibilities she envisions for humanity. In this episode, she explores the ethics of paid organ donation.

With kidney shortages leading to long transplant waitlists, Ada imagines a world where governments compensate living donors—potentially saving lives while raising moral and social dilemmas. Would financial incentives encourage more donations, or would they unfairly pressure those in need of money? Should organ donation be treated like a job, similar to surrogacy or firefighting?

This episode dives into the tough questions surrounding medical ethics, personal freedom, and societal responsibility. What do you think—should donors be paid for their organs?