A 2017 interview with the late Koos Postema, broadcast posthumously on NTR's "Het laatste woord," revealed his pragmatic approach to life and death, stemming from a non-religious upbringing and a fear of suffering. Postema, who passed away at 93, discussed his groundbreaking work in making sensitive topics like euthanasia, homosexuality, and Dutch war crimes in Indonesia accessible to the public, aiming to dispel hypocrisy. Despite host Jeroen Pauw's attempts to delve into personal reflections and legacy, Postema maintained a grounded demeanor, even humorously questioning the program's future if Pauw predeceased him. The article contrasts this with the recent documentary series about Ferry Doedens, questioning the ethics of broadcasting individuals at their most vulnerable moments.