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“The author had written a book about how John F. Kennedy was assassinated by Lee Harvey Oswald, just like the government always said it happened.”
Sentiment: Deep Dive
Trigger: Kennedy assassination analysis
For: History enthusiasts and those interested in political conspiracies
Key quote: “It's more comforting, he said, to believe that powerful, you know, groups of people or conspiracies are actually running things, even if you think those powerful groups are nefarious.”
The host discusses a conversation with an author about the implications of Lee Harvey Oswald's actions and how they challenge people's perceptions of power and control. This book is mentioned to illustrate the profound impact of a seemingly insignificant individual on history and the comfort people find in believing in larger conspiracies.

