"Critics online filled in what the Times had left out: a warning letter the FDA sent to Medvi over alleged deceptive marketing practices; a RICO lawsuit against Medvi's fulfillment partner over a weight-loss compound that hasn't been proven to work."
"The problem runs deeper than the Times' questionable editorial judgment; the paper seems to have been seduced by an ideology that made it incapable of seeing the con."
"The high-agency concept was introduced in 2016 by Eric Weinstein... suggesting that the defining trait of the exceptional individual is the refusal to accept constraints."
The New York Times featured Matthew Gallagher's AI telehealth start-up, Medvi, claiming it would generate $1.8 billion in sales with only two employees. Critics quickly pointed out significant issues, including a warning letter from the FDA regarding deceptive marketing and a lawsuit against Medvi's partner. The article's portrayal of Gallagher reflects a broader trend in Silicon Valley's 'high agency' ideology, which promotes the idea of exceptional individuals who defy constraints. Despite online backlash, the Times made minimal changes to the original story.
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