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

B2Upper-intermediateAugust 14, 202652 min
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  • Health

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...

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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? With Big Technology podcast Friday edition

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on break this week, let's go back to my 2024 interview with author Johan Hari, who tried the drug for more than a year and went to its inventors to find the the truth about its capabilities. It's one of my favorite interviews so far on the feed

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and it's coming up right after this. Welcome to Big Technology podcast, a show for cool headed, nuanced conversation of the tech world and beyond.

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