Wednesday assorted links

1. In nuclear war simulations, most people choose the escalatory options.

2. Reddit thread on which are the funniest comedies.  Not many recent movies on that list.

3. Charles R. Morris has passed away (NYT).

4. Samosa markets in everything?

5. Has Magnus Carlsen played his last world championship match?

6. Will Mexico City ban bullfighting?

7. A possible theory as to why Omicron might be safer — important if true.