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Scott Galloway explains why he thinks weight loss drugs are the “biggest business story of 2023.”

October 06, 2023 / 00:36

This episode discusses the impact of the medications OIC, Wovi, and Mongero on American spending habits, particularly on food. The conversation highlights how these drugs could lead to significant savings for companies like United, with estimates of $80 million annually. Additionally, the episode touches on the potential health implications, such as reduced alcohol consumption and lower rates of knee replacements.

The hosts emphasize the scale of obesity in America, noting that 40% of the population is affected. They suggest that these medications represent a major breakthrough in healthcare, comparable to past technological advancements like GPS and the iPhone.

TLDR

OIC, Wovi, and Mongero may transform American spending and health.

Episode

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big three are OIC wovi and mongero uh they're apparently causing Americans to spend less money on food I think this is
00:00:06
the biggest business story of 2023 I think this is probably the biggest technological breakthrough since GPS of
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the iPhone I mean United thinks they would save $80 million a year look at the second order effects here knee
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Replacements would go way down the people are taking a uh o zic consumed 62% less alcohol I'm overwhelmed 40% of
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America is obese there isn't 40% of America that's anything

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Episode Highlights

  • Biggest Business Story of 2023
    A new technology is reshaping spending habits in America, impacting food and alcohol consumption.
    “This is probably the biggest technological breakthrough since GPS.”
    @ 00m 08s
    October 06, 2023

Episode Quotes

  • This is probably the biggest technological breakthrough since GPS.
    Scott Galloway explains why he thinks weight loss drugs are the “biggest business story of 2023.”
  • 62% less alcohol consumption? I'm overwhelmed.
    Scott Galloway explains why he thinks weight loss drugs are the “biggest business story of 2023.”

Key Moments

  • Technological Breakthrough00:08
  • Alcohol Consumption Drop00:24
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