Thursday assorted links

1. Why doesn’t the Davos set sound more intelligent?  (Only a partial diagnosis)

2. New and lucrative scholarships at University of Austin.

3. “What would an empirical revolution in safety research consist of?” Many would do well to heed this piece.

4. CWT meet-up in NYC Feb.5.

5. Cayalá, Guatemala (NYT).

6. “The Afghan Taliban is calling for peace, urging Pakistan and Iran to exhibit restraint and avoid violence.“