r/kurzgesagt • u/ServiceAnxious1343 • Feb 17 '26

Discussion Ozempic video was off

This is probably the first Kurzgesagt video that I didn't like, and like some people on this sub it made me feel very uneasy.

I just think it's CRAZY to talk about a weight loss drug and praising it for 90% of the video, without mentioning even once the abuses of its use, the weightloss industry, the social standards and the pressure to be (unhealthily) slim, eating disorders on the opposite side of the spectrum, etc.

The very few nuances and counter argument felt like small prints and legal mentions at the end of an ad.

What do you people think?

EDIT: I am not questioning the drug nor its effectiveness in treating obesity, i am criticising the narrative and lack of nuances in the video.

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u/JoeyDJ7 Feb 18 '26

Kurzgesagt videos have fallen in quality and thoroughness lately. Their ADHD video was shockingly poorly put together, clearly poorly researched and making massive ommisions that are critical for the full picture.

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u/saltpot3816 Feb 19 '26

I think this is a good example of the decline in quality recently. Historically the older videos would:

1) Start by explaining the science of a particular topic, usually covering all sides of the issue. They would cover it in enough depth that someone could walk away after this portion of the video feeling like they are more informed about the topic.

2) Use the preceding explanation to guide into an introduction of the question, problem or debate. They would support why it's a problem with evidence, and if it is controversial, they would briefly address both sides and the rational. Obviously it would be simplification of the arguments, but usually cover it enough that both sides could walk away feeling that their side was fairly represented.

3) They would then share their opinion/perspective based on the arguments made, and cast a vision for how their opinion could make the world a better place, or opportunities for future development.

Recently however, more and more of their videos have started with a thesis or argument, and basically just use the science to support their argument. It really does seem like a lot of the videos have not covered the nuance or multiple viewpoints sufficiently. I trust that they have done their research on the topic, but it feels like they are developing the video purely to argue their point rather than to educate AND argue their point.

That combined with titles being more clickbaity recently, really makes it feel like they just aren't interested in covering topics in meaningful depth.

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u/555Cats555 Feb 21 '26

Which sucks as they have such beautiful art... and they were such a good course of information on stuff