Yes! GLP-1 agonists came out of nowhere (from a relative timeline perspective), and the positive potential is massive (with some side effects, which may be acceptable in the aggregate compared to the aggregate benefit). What is more likely to occur, based on all available evidence? Humans are going to change their behaviors at scale? Or we're going to use bioengineering to help folks achieve their goals? Don't be mad at the human, they are only human; help the human be a better human via path of least resistance. The human didn't elect to be here, nor exist with the genetic makeup they were given.
If you can build a system to stick to strength training, excellent, but many cannot. I struggle myself sticking to my strength training routine.
> If you can build a system to stick to strength training, excellent, but many cannot. I struggle myself sticking to my strength training routine.
I struggle to just make myself take a daily 1 mile walk. It's not that I can't, it's just that my brain keeps telling me there are better things that I can be doing with my time. Bring on the bioengineering!
I don't know why you're saying that like it's a bad thing.
Clearly, the self-discipline approach just doesn't work. Not on a soceital scale.
Less people dying and people feeling healthier is a good thing. For everyone, you and I included. It also helps that Ozempic also reduce addiction to nicotine, alcohol, and potentially other drugs.
The human condition is complex and it's becoming obvious, to me, the human body and brain were never meant to exist in the kind of society we have. A society of food surplus, sedentary work, and high stressors. Yes, we will adapt - but tools to aid our survival along the way I think could be good.
If you can build a system to stick to strength training, excellent, but many cannot. I struggle myself sticking to my strength training routine.