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  • This man has no idea what a cosmological mess he’s made.

Reader staffers share stories that fascinate, alarm, amuse, or inspire us.

• Or hear information designer Nicholas Felton on whether data gives life meaning? —Sue Kwong

• About the cancellation of some long-running community-based talk shows on WLUW in favor of more airtime for Loyola students? —John Dunlevy