When the world makes even less sense

1. What do you think was the most significant thing that happened this week?

The Dune sci-fi series has a Litany Against Fear, which many use today as a calming mantra.

"Fear", the litany goes, "is the mind-killer". "Fear is the little-death that brings total obliteration," it continues.

This week, fear and death met yet again as 22 people were killed and at least 60 badly …