I had a very similar reaction when I first heard about Ozempic.
However, thinking a bit more about it I see a flaw in this kind of logic:
1. Where do you draw the line? I see easy solutions I (and most people) take everyday compared to the average person 100 years ago. I buy food in the grocery store instead of the weekend market or growing it myself, I buy painkillers that work faster when I have a headache, I take faster transportation when I travel long distance, etc. Should I no do these just so I can say 'I'm not part of the weak men?'
2. Taking Ozempic might have positive knock-on effects. Maybe someone who starts losing weight might feel more energetic to also have energy to make better decisions related to other parts of their fitness or life.
At best, it’s a useful means to a better end, not a holistic solution. Unfortunately, by treating it as the latter, many are putting bandaids on bullet holes.
Daniel, I have heard stories about some bad side-effects for some patients. Others claim it is a miracle drug. We need to see what the long-term fallout will be.
Everybody today wants the cheat codes. There are no cheat codes. And those patented medicines always have side effects. There’s a reason why the FDA is a single agency. Same reason why most large grocery stores have a pharmacy. Ask your doctor about the smiling people dancing in slow motion on your TV.
I appreciate the connection between Ozempic and stolen valor. Seems very topical at this juncture.
The Easy Button: Most of us are probably reading a lot less and YouTubing a lot more than ever before. Life becomes too comfortable and we lose touch with suffering in its barest forms.
Reminds me of the Spanish song by José José in which he discusses the difference between “querer” (to love) and “amar” (to love). He says we all know how to querer (enjoy), but very few know how to amar (suffer).
I had a very similar reaction when I first heard about Ozempic.
However, thinking a bit more about it I see a flaw in this kind of logic:
1. Where do you draw the line? I see easy solutions I (and most people) take everyday compared to the average person 100 years ago. I buy food in the grocery store instead of the weekend market or growing it myself, I buy painkillers that work faster when I have a headache, I take faster transportation when I travel long distance, etc. Should I no do these just so I can say 'I'm not part of the weak men?'
2. Taking Ozempic might have positive knock-on effects. Maybe someone who starts losing weight might feel more energetic to also have energy to make better decisions related to other parts of their fitness or life.
Great points. It’s hard to draw a proper line of demarcation as I think it’s more of a spectrum (I.e. shades of gray versus black and white).
To me, the problem isn’t the tool itself but rather how it’s perceived as an end unto itself (https://people.com/health/ozempic-rebound-is-real-doctor-says-weight-gain-can-be-devastating-after-stopping/)
At best, it’s a useful means to a better end, not a holistic solution. Unfortunately, by treating it as the latter, many are putting bandaids on bullet holes.
Daniel, I have heard stories about some bad side-effects for some patients. Others claim it is a miracle drug. We need to see what the long-term fallout will be.
"People are so concerned about reducing friction, they've lost their edge."
Ben Saltiel
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Everybody today wants the cheat codes. There are no cheat codes. And those patented medicines always have side effects. There’s a reason why the FDA is a single agency. Same reason why most large grocery stores have a pharmacy. Ask your doctor about the smiling people dancing in slow motion on your TV.
Well said — it’s time to get back to basics. So many wolves walk among us in sheep’s clothing…
There's no silver bullet.
Liked the quote, "Hard choices, easy life. Easy choices, hard life.”
Memo to myself: https://glasp.co/kei/p/9d5d46a8f06165118e4d
I appreciate the connection between Ozempic and stolen valor. Seems very topical at this juncture.
The Easy Button: Most of us are probably reading a lot less and YouTubing a lot more than ever before. Life becomes too comfortable and we lose touch with suffering in its barest forms.
Reminds me of the Spanish song by José José in which he discusses the difference between “querer” (to love) and “amar” (to love). He says we all know how to querer (enjoy), but very few know how to amar (suffer).