Weight Loss Drugs... more likely game changers than AI..?

While much of our attention is focused on AI, weight loss drugs may actually be on the rise as an even bigger game changer....

Take Wegovy or Mounjaro....

Obviously these are smart techs which help fat people lose weight, but there's more going on here....

One unexpected side effect of these drugs is that they aren't just changing how full people feel, they are changing the way people chase rewards, which is huge....

If junk food just doesn’t sound good anymore, food makers will feel that squeeze - and this is already showing up in sales numbers....

A profound impact on Capitalism....

Capitalism thrives on desire. Everything from ads to shiny packaging exists to make us want things—right now. The engine is built on people caving in to temptation. But what if that stops working? If people are less drawn to food, drinks, or shopping, demand could slow across tons of industries.

That’s no small thing. It flips the script on a core belief: everyone always wants more.

There are clear upsides. Healthier people, fewer diseases connected to obesity, higher quality of life. That’s good news for society. But for businesses, it’s a little tense. Fast food chains, snack companies, and lots of retailers bank on people buying—often stuff they don’t need.

Science versus Capitalism...

I mean it's an unintended consequence of these drugs for sure, but maybe there is something here.

Then again, there's a lot more to desire out there than just dougnuts...