In this Deep Dive episode, our hosts discuss the sudden killing of Lee Harvey Oswald in police custody and how that moment reshaped public trust and media coverage; the birthday of philosopher Baruch Spinoza and his modern resonance for reason, ethics, and systems thinking; and a startling biological fact about lion mating behavior.
• 📜 The hosts revisit November 1963 when Lee Harvey Oswald was shot while in Dallas police custody, exploring how live media and instant images transformed public perception, raised unresolved questions about accountability and security protocols, and left a lasting imprint on crisis management and institutional trust.
• 🎂 For birthdays, Benjamin and Laura highlight Baruch Spinoza (1632) — discussing his move from supernatural explanation to natural laws, his proto–systems thinking approach to emotions and ethics, his challenge to authority, and the relevance of his ideas for modern wellness, policy, and innovation.
• 💡 Fact of the day: they dissect the biology behind the claim that some lions mate over 50 times a day, treating it as an example of concentrated reproductive strategy, high-frequency bursts to ensure fertilization, and the physical stamina such behavior implies.
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