Johan Hari is a New York Times bestselling author and has a new book, Magic Pill, about his experience with weight loss drugs. Hari joins Big Technology to discuss the impact of Ozempic on our relationship with food and the economy. Tune in to hear how these medications work, their benefits, and their potential risks. We also cover the science behind these drugs, economic implications, and ethical considerations. Hit play for an in-depth conversation on the future of weight loss drugs and their broader societal effects --- Enjoying Big Technology Podcast? Please rate us five stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ in your podcast app of choice. Want a discount for Big Technology on Substack + Discord? Here’s 25% off for the first year: https://www.bigtechnology.com/subscribe?coupon=0843016b Stop online threats before they become real-world attacks. Visit ⁠ironwall.com/BIGTECHNOLOGY⁠ and request a free Risk Assessment to see exactly how exposed your executives are Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Best of Big Technology: How Ozempic Changes Our Bodies, Minds, and Economy — With Johann Hari

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[SPEAKER_02] GLP-1 agonists like Ozempic are having a profound impact on our bodies and economy. The weight loss drugs are showing an impact that extends beyond suppressing appetite, lessening in some cases the desire for alcohol, nicotine, among other things. So where does this lead us and our economy?

[SPEAKER_02] With Big Technology Podcast Friday edition on break this week, let's go back to my 2024 interview with author Johann Hari, who tried the drug for more than a year and went to its inventors to find the truth about its capabilities. It's one of my favorite interviews so far on the feed, and it's coming up right after this.

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Best of Big Technology: How Ozempic Changes Our Bodies, Minds, and Economy — With Johann Hari

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The candid version is on a podcast,
not the earnings call.

Best of Big Technology: How Ozempic Changes Our Bodies, Minds, and Economy — With Johann Hari

Read the full transcript

The candid version is on a podcast, not the earnings call.

The candid version is on a podcast,
not the earnings call.