What if Ozempic explains Fermi's Paradox?
From a study of users of weight loss drugs like Ozempic cited in Marginal Revolution:
Their grocery bills were down by an average of 11%, yet they spent 27% more on lean proteins from lean meat, eggs and seafood. Other gainers were meal replacements (19%), healthy snacks (17%), whole fruits and vegetables (13%) and sports and energy drinks (7%).
Snacks and soda took the brunt of reduced spending by consumers after GLP-1 treatment: snacks and confectionary (-52%), prepared baked goods (-47%), soda/sugary beverages (-28%), alcoholic beverages (-17%) and processed food (-13%).
There’s a big drop in fertility going on in much of the world. Perhaps Ozempic is related to a decline in appetites for sex and/or children?
I don't think Ozempic use has been widespread enough for long enough to explain the fertility crisis. I would guess it's probably also used more in older people, not necessarily of childbearing ages. It does seem to rein in compulsive behavior though. Maybe they're fulfilling the cereal guy's (Kellogg?) mission who wanted to chasten the licentious youth with his cornflakes! lol
Well, nobody really likes porking a porker, or being porked by one.