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Enjoy your trip and stay safe! Please keep sharing photos from your trip. It’s nice to see other aspects Ukrainian life. Also, it was super cool meeting you and your wife in-person at Nostriga.

2024-08-28 19:17:52

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It was a pleasure to meet you too! I enjoyed hearing your perspective on Nostr and life in general. Hopefully, we will see each other again at the next meet up!

2024-08-28 19:12:37

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Freaking amazing! Are you a professional photographer by any chance?

2024-08-26 19:55:51

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Beautiful photo! Love the perspective. Did you take this photo?

2024-08-02 17:01:40

This is a pretty crazy research study with interesting implications for the use of psychedelics in treating mental illness.
Here’s the link to the radio segment:
https://www.npr.org/sections/shots-health-news/2024/07/18/g-s1-11501/psilocybin-psychedelic-drug-brain-plasticity-depression-addiction
Here’s the link to the actual journal article:
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-024-07624-5

2024-07-29 23:35:56

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Nostr definitely has some clear political leanings unrelated to Bitcoin, although some people feel like Nostr can only be advanced by adopting certain political ideologies. You will see this in the way some posters, including some Nostr thought leaders, demonize certain political affiliations or lifestyle choices. This is why the platform is not filled with more power users with more varied interests.
Nostr should be apolitical, but the larger community seems determined to prevent this from happening. TBH, I see more diversity of thought and interests in other online digital communities. The size of Nostr’s user base has nothing to do with this. The number of total users is now in the millions, yet the platform appears very homogeneous in terms of content.

2024-07-29 23:04:20

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Appearance can definitely be changed. You are only limited by your bank account for that one. Also, technically, the definition of a person’s nationality is the person’s country of citizenship or where they have legal status, so it is not always synonymous with a person’s country of birth.

2024-07-29 01:45:40

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I get you now…There are no perfect solutions. People can say whatever, but I as a user, may not want to see certain types of content on my global feed. There needs to be a way for me to curate my own online experience without blocking each user individually. Hopefully, the standard will be for companies to be transparent about how their algorithms or tools work.

2024-07-29 01:19:35

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🔥

2024-07-29 01:18:45

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Obviously, people run corporations. I meant that users on various platforms should be the ones making the decisions on what they want to block or filter. Companies create the tools, but users decide how and when that they want to use them.

2024-07-29 00:39:32

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One long post…easier to follow. Multiple posts are an artificial way to drive engagement.

2024-07-29 00:35:56

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Bitcoin needs to stay apolitical.
I don’t want to attend a political rally at a Bitcoin conference.
I don’t want people to assume that I support certain candidates or ideologies because I’m interested in Bitcoin or Nostr.

2024-07-29 00:30:08

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Can you gamble with bitcoin at the casinos in Vegas?

2024-07-29 00:18:06

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I guess the answer is to give people control of the tools rather than corporations.

2024-07-04 22:13:17

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😂 well, hopefully they’ll respond now.

2024-06-27 14:18:25

AI in its current form is consumer-centric and market-driven. The goal is to devalue human contributions in the marketplace for maximum profit.
AI has the potential for good if technology companies learn to place greater priority on maximizing societal good rather than maximizing profit at all costs.

2024-06-25 19:17:45

I have come to realize most of my dissatisfaction in life comes from focusing on what I don’t have rather than enjoying the blessings that are already in my life. I find reminding myself that I have everything that I need and many of the things that I want always lifts my mood and brings contentment. I am trying to get over my urge to want more and more and more and to finally learn happiness and contentment cannot be bought.

2024-06-25 19:10:55

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Yeah, he’s been through an ordeal. If I were in his shoes, I would fade into oblivion and focus on my family and recovering.

2024-06-25 19:08:28

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If his identity was known, probably the same…

2024-06-25 18:42:31

I hope Julian Assange’s release truly revives the conversation about how we can protect freedom of press and whistleblowers. Sometimes holding the government accountable requires exposing its secrets. Individuals deserve to know when their governments are violating human rights or not working in their best interests. Individuals also have the right to confront their governments about those issues and demand change. We have to work hard to ensure that the events surrounding Julian Assange (and Edward Snowden) do not just become a footnote history but actually lead to new policies/laws that protect individuals who speak out their governments.
#freepress
#freespeech
#humanrights
#JulianAssange
#EdwardSnowden

2024-06-25 18:40:53

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Beautiful! This picture really brightened up my nostr feed.

2024-06-25 18:07:18

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This is the way, but I doubt that UBI will ever be widely implemented in the US. Americans have become too selfish and individualistic to support policies like this.

2024-06-25 17:36:11

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Sorry you’re having such a hard time.

2024-06-13 15:45:36

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Just because you don’t know who he is doesn’t mean the CIA, MI6, etc. doesn’t know.

2024-06-13 15:43:04

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Yes, these those things can take you far. However, I do think government surveillance agencies are equally aware of these strategies and work overtime to find new ways to circumvent them. This is what I had in mind when I made comment.

2024-06-13 15:32:39

I ❤️ this song by Avenoir/Strings from Paris.
https://open.spotify.com/track/00ruXhPUV49om2VFpGBDS8?si=NiGOIhuNRAWFgPcMlb1XQg

2024-06-12 20:05:13

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Nothing is private. There are no secrets. Technology has advanced too far. Don’t say or do anything online that you wouldn’t want the whole world to know about.
For me, the focus should be on making sure there are strong limitations on how governments can collect, store, and use the information of private citizens.

2024-06-07 19:53:33

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The key to life! You can do so much more when you aren’t overwhelmed.

2024-06-07 19:50:35

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The book and movie, American Psycho, were so disturbing that I wasn’t able to finish either.
On another note, good morning!

2024-06-07 19:47:14

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I’ve been zapping profiles and not comments since I updated the app. I don’t see a zap button on posts anymore, and I don’t have the energy to figure out how to directly zap posts with the new update. A zap is a zap. Be grateful that you are getting any. I’m not losing sleep over the fact people didn’t zap my post or profile $0.001, and zaps are certainly not the reason why I keep using nostr.

2024-06-07 19:39:40

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I need to spend $5000 by June 15th. It’s part of a slush fund that we get every year. It goes back to the government if we don’t spend it. It would be an opportunity to get a really nice desktop that could do some light machine learning too. We have access to a cluster for the big stuff.
However, the lab I’m joining prefers Apple, so I ended up just getting a Mac Studio with the highest specs. A Mac Pro wasn’t an option since they start at $7000.

2024-06-01 17:22:32

Calling all developers on nostr!
I have some money that I need to spend by the end of the school year. My PI said that I could buy any deep learning workstation under $5000. Our lab specializes in neuroimaging. I was wondering whether folks had any recommendations for companies doing custom builds or for mass market options (eg Lenovo, HP).
Any suggestions would be appreciated.

2024-05-11 21:34:19

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I know what it reminds me of…

2024-05-11 21:29:10

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🙌🏾

2024-05-11 21:27:32

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You’re back?!

2024-05-11 21:25:00

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Congrats!

2024-05-11 21:10:38

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Exciting!

2024-05-11 21:06:52

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#Artstr is evolving. Now, we are getting mini-art lessons and being encouraged to create rather than just admire art. Love it. Thanks for beautifying my timeline.

2024-05-08 15:38:18

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GM! How do we help curate the agenda? Is there a poll somewhere or place to submit ideas for panels or talks?

2024-05-08 15:36:43

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Congrats!

2024-05-08 15:36:03

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He genuinely seems excited and pleased with himself. Probably fantasizing about his year-end bonus. I’m always amazed how capitalism manages to turn human suffering and poverty into a gold mine.

2024-05-08 15:24:19

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🔥 🔥 Just downloaded nos.social for the first time. You guys are developing features that I’ve been looking for in a nostr client. It’s nice being able to move between clients so seamlessly and not being tied to a single platform.

2024-05-08 15:05:55

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Interesting…when did Apple ban Damus from allowing Zaps on posts?

2024-05-08 14:56:31

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True, but in order for bitcoin to be adopted by the masses, it needs to be intuitive to use.

2024-05-08 14:48:08

A new day brings new opportunities. Don’t let it go to waste.

2024-05-07 17:28:52

Loved my brief time in NYC. Good food and tons of fun. I’m not tough enough to live in NYC, but I’ll definitely be a repeat visitor.

2024-05-06 13:40:59

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Where are you currently located?

2024-05-05 03:02:13

Florida is just unreal. Between DeSantis and stuff like this, you all just need to go ahead and secede from the union. Promise we won’t fight you all this time. Just leave!
https://youtube.com/shorts/Jme8g9fv9rg?si=LEfX4Me1Iy1Xh_92

2024-05-04 18:42:09

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Share your voice! Do you feel like you can at least be more open on Nostr?

2024-05-04 18:37:03

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My hotel is in Times Square/Midtown Manhattan, but obviously I’m willing to venture out.

2024-05-04 01:58:48

I’ll be in NYC next week. Any #nostriches have any recommendations for must try restaurants while I’m there? #plebchain

2024-04-21 19:38:34

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I’ve always thought of FIRE as simply aggressively saving and investing. It is a very risk averse community, plus everyone has their own approach to saving and investing. This is probably why you don’t see influencers, at least the ethical ones, in the FIRE community pushing specific types of investments.

2024-04-21 17:16:05

This is my dream home or at least a version inspired by the design. Love the all the windows and how it’s surrounded by nature.
https://www.instagram.com/p/C5PPI52usd_/?igsh=NjZiM2M3MzIxNA==

2024-04-21 14:30:57

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Trying cold water on my face would be a good start. I think that I have pretty good skin already, although from time to time I do get keratosis pilaris on my shoulder. I read hot water can aggravate that. I’ve been managing it pretty well with Eucerin .
Thank you for kind words about my posts. I could be wrong though since I am still learning about Nostr. I just voice my observations and hopefully people will engage and share their opinions, so I can learn.
What documentary were you planning to watch?

2024-04-21 14:25:32

Love Paris and love the Olympics. Does anyone know if it’s too late to get tickets to watch the tennis, gymnastics, or soccer events? How early in advance do you typically have to get tickets?
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=7foRE6PoqdY

2024-04-20 23:30:55

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😂 Doubt it though. His account is probably managed by the Office of the Press Secretary. Donald Trump is probably the only president who (stupidly) ran his mouth on social media freely.

2024-04-20 23:18:47

Apparently, cold showers/baths 🧊 may be better for your skin and may have health benefits. I guess that I’ll have to give up my beloved hot showers.😭
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=MS4jsI_TVCc

2024-04-20 22:55:21

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Thanks!

2024-04-20 22:54:20

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Beautiful! Tulips are some of my favorite flowers. 🌷 💐

2024-04-19 20:39:30

Life’s unpredictability keeps us humble.

2024-04-19 16:24:20

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Thank you! I would love to see them!

2024-04-19 16:21:21

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This reminds me of Peter Uka’s work. Who is the artist?

2024-04-19 16:20:25

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😂

2024-04-19 16:15:03

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One week wasn’t enough. Definitely want to go back and explore other cities like Kyoto.

2024-04-19 16:12:00

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GM! Where did you get the photo?

2024-04-19 15:20:58

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Just a fear, which still essentially creates a barrier.

2024-04-19 15:20:09

Your peace of mind is priceless. Protect it at all costs.

2024-04-19 04:49:13

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A lot newcomers have spoke about having difficulty finding new people to follow with similar interests beyond bitcoin and typical Nostr talk. There are solutions that exist to do this, but there’s resistance to implementing them because using algorithms violates user freedom according to some people. The onboarding process also isn’t straightforward. Most people have to find a tutorial online in order to set up their an npub and wallet.
These things negatively affect the user experience and are barriers to the platform growing. I know these things take time to develop. I am not a dev, so I am complaining about things that I can’t fix and requesting people to do free labor for my convenience, which is annoying. On the other hand, if you are building a platform, then you should care about user feedback.

2024-04-19 04:16:16

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Agree. Many Nostr advocates will talk about freedom of speech, while working to ensure that community continues to be an echo chamber for bitcoiners and people with certain political leanings.
This is also why there is so much resistance to tweaks to the platform that would attract a more diverse user base in terms of interests and content. The Nostr community then has the nerve to act clueless about why Nostr doesn’t have more mainstream appeal.
I can find more varied content and discussions on traditional social media, which is ironic considering nostriches view Nostr as a bastion of freedom of thought/speech. Even when reading comment threads on Nostr, I rarely see differing opinions or perspectives shared. There is also a lack of nuance in the opinions offered. The community is very homogeneous and that’s a problem and boring quite frankly.

2024-04-19 03:32:48

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Unfortunate. Part of me would not be upset if they limited this power to only cases of suspected kidnapping or murder. If opening a suspect’s phone led to a victim being rescued or murderer being caught, then I wouldn’t be mad. However, I do understand the repercussions of a ruling like this.

2024-04-19 01:50:53

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Yet, people in the US still complain that our government places too many restrictions on guns.

2024-04-18 23:04:15

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Sorry for your loss! I’m glad reading the book helped you during your grieving process.

2024-04-18 02:21:16

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He’s such a troll.

2024-04-18 02:20:21

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Terrible!

2024-04-18 02:17:05

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History always repeats itself.

2024-04-18 02:12:28

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😂

2024-04-18 02:11:09

Just finished reading this book. Beautiful prose and interesting perspective on grief. Highly recommend.
https://image.nostr.build/cbbf1a294c61366888cb3c45a32ecd6f8f04d55f0b9a2b22647054962d284f2e.jpg

2024-04-18 00:38:34

ASMR candy making videos are my new favorite thing.
https://youtube.com/shorts/DpdVqA1f9HE?si=7ZgeAm3dUVLZCMN1

2024-04-17 23:06:56

I used to roll my eyes when I would hear people debating whether we were living in a simulation. Now, I think it’s the only plausible explanation for everything that’s happening 😂

2024-04-17 23:03:22

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I assume all influencers are lying. They will sell their souls for likes and swag. You would have to be a fool to base your life decisions on their advice.

2024-04-17 22:56:32

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Intermittent fasting made it much easier to manage my diet. I get to eat more of what I like without any guilt.

2024-04-17 22:48:50

Apparently microdosing shrooms is all the rage among working moms now. Can any Nostr moms confirm or share their experiences?
https://www.wsj.com/style/microdosing-mushrooms-psilocybin-trend-women-f8d28b72

2024-04-17 22:42:20

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2024-04-17 22:40:29

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I understand your concerns about data collection. In this case, the collection and use of the information would be completely transparent. The questions also wouldn’t be invasive.

2024-04-17 22:31:05

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Good questions. Nostr hasn’t figured out a good way to give people control over content they see beyond the mute button, which only works after the fact.

2024-04-17 05:07:17

I’ve always been interested in who exactly makes up the larger nostr community. I feel like they are a lot of assumptions about the demographics and values of the people who use nostr regularly.
The loudest voices on nostr don’t necessarily speak for the majority, which probably makes it difficult to create effective solutions to improve the platform and grow the community.
It would be interesting to develop a survey of some sort to help us truly understand what people like and dislike about nostr and identify opportunities for growth.
I would love to hear people’s opinions on what information would be helpful to collect and even connect with folks who may interested on collaborating on something like this.
#plebchain #asknostr

2024-04-14 16:08:53

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Working in healthcare, I can tell you that US hospitals deal with bed shortages too. This is in a mid-size city. US has terrible access to care, and something needs to be done about it. Health insurance coverage in the US is horrible. companies suck. You don’t know how many hours I’ve wasted doing prior authorizations and appeals for cheap generic medications. Insurance companies in the US dictate healthcare to the detriment of patients.

2024-04-14 16:00:10

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Thank you!

2024-04-14 15:59:38

Listening to this song while drinking my tea this morning.
https://open.spotify.com/track/3h5TiWTqGxjSjFrbruPFH9?si=E_PVSw7NTJOmYGdlP8XnWQ

2024-04-12 21:58:23

I vaguely remember seeing a network diagram of Nostr users. Does anyone know where I can find it or who was working on it? Thanks! #plebchain

2024-04-12 17:38:35

This is an interesting development regarding Julian Assange…
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/amp/rcna147233

2024-04-08 06:06:35

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Welcome!

2024-04-08 04:55:28

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Yep, you can the music industry fighting “pirating” music. Record labels missed out on their opportunity to control music streaming.
I would also add far-right nut jobs who can’t cope with the fact that the world no longer revolves around cis-het men to the list, but I know that is not a popular opinion on Nostr.

2024-04-08 04:48:12

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I don’t know. I’m pretty cold-natured. I feel like I’m 🥶 at 65F. Being warm feels more cozy to me. I’ll sometimes even through my comforter in the dryer to warm it up and then snuggle under it while wearing sweat pants and a hoodie 🛌. It feels like I’m in heaven.

2024-04-08 04:42:28

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Picanha 😋. First learned about it from Guga Foods on YT. I think he’s Brazilian too.
https://youtu.be/J7TcBZeukqM?si=TAS2akgiljwh9z3P

2024-04-08 04:33:14

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Looks good! Please share the recipe if you don’t mind. Food content creators on IG are an alternative to The NY Times app. IG content creators are just as creative, and their recipes are free and not overly complicated.

2024-04-08 04:27:47

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What do people have against VPNs?

2024-04-07 22:07:38

Bitcoin is a tool for social change, enabling individuals to resist oppressive financial systems and build a more equitable future.

2024-04-07 02:23:41

https://image.nostr.build/11d8f487f7e7b6c414ca3511be6661ceb08b1fdd49c72b4ac745fc9043719956.jpg
Gele IV by Arinze Stanley

2024-04-07 00:57:19

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Morbid obesity causes significant morbidity and mortality. If an obese patient has had multiple failed attempts to lose weight and is now experiencing health issues (e.g. diabetes) due to their weight, then yes, prescribing a diabetes medication may be appropriate. This is the patient population that most physicians recommend prescribing GLP-1 agonists for weight loss.
The fact that celebrities and med spas have turned taking these medications into a trend doesn’t mean that they are not clinically useful. The misuse of these medications by people is also not a reflection of evidence-based medicine.
The reasons why patients gain and fail to lose weight are complex both on a psychological and biological level. The same way many substance users simply just can’t stop using drugs is the same way many obese individuals simply just can’t stop eating.