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Prompt Overview:
In recent years, the rise of GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy has begun to reshape our relationship with hunger, desire, and food itself. Meanwhile, artificial intelligence is transforming how food is produced, marketed, and even chosen—sometimes without human involvement. This convergence may signal the end of eating as a social, cultural, and emotional act.

Your Task:
Write an 8-paragraph argumentative essay that responds to the following claim:

Claim:
GLP-1 drugs and artificial intelligence are ending the traditional notion of food and eating as cultural, emotional, and communal experiences.

Instructions:

1. Introduction (Paragraph 1):
   Hook the reader with a striking observation or anecdote. Clearly present the claim and your thesis—whether you agree, disagree, or hold a nuanced position.
   
2. Background (Paragraph 2):
   Briefly explain what GLP-1 drugs (e.g., Ozempic) do and how AI is being used in food production and personalization.
   
3. First Argument (Paragraph 3):
   Make your first point in support of or against the claim. Use evidence from a reliable source.
   
4. Second Argument (Paragraph 4):
   Develop a second point. This might include shifts in consumer behavior, changing food rituals, or the erosion of cultural traditions.
   
5. Third Argument (Paragraph 5):
   Add a third supporting point that deepens your position. Consider long-term consequences or ethical implications.
   
6. Counterargument and Rebuttal (Paragraph 6):
   Acknowledge a reasonable opposing view—perhaps that AI and GLP-1 drugs offer needed solutions to health crises—and then refute it using logic and evidence.
   
7. Cultural Reflection (Paragraph 7):
   Reflect on what is at stake culturally. What do we lose if food is reduced to a biometric algorithm?
   
8. Conclusion (Paragraph 8):
   Return to your thesis and end with a memorable insight or call to action.
   

Source Requirement:
Use at least 4 credible sources. At least two should come from recent journalism or peer-reviewed studies (2023 or later). Sources must be cited in MLA format.

Optional Angles to Explore:

• How do GLP-1 drugs rewire human appetite?
  
• Will AI-generated food disconnect us from culinary heritage?
  
• Can technological efficiency coexist with food as a ritual or joy?