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by jasonhansel 1239 days ago
> Everyone wants a pill as a quick effortless fix

Isn't a quick, effortless fix the ideal goal? Wouldn't that be better than a slow, difficult one?

Lifestyle changes are a lot harder and more time-consuming than taking a pill; if the latter were equally effective and low-risk for all people, it would obviously be the better choice.