Welcome back to Train of Thought, your daily five-minute espresso shot of existential musing, urban observation, and just enough philosophy to stir into your morning routine.
Today’s episode asks a question you’ve probably felt in your bones—or at least your gut—as you stood in line at 7:43 a.m., eyes half-closed, muttering “oat milk, please”:
Is coffee just a ritual of despair?
We explore the strange and sacred ceremony of caffeine in modern life — the daily pilgrimage to the espresso machine, the whispered prayer to the barista, and the small act of faith it takes to believe that this cup might be the one that finally fixes your mood, your mind, and maybe even your Monday.
Through a blend of gentle satire, cultural critique, and soft jazz tones, we unpack what it means to cling to routine in a world that constantly asks too much. Coffee, in this light, becomes more than a beverage. It becomes a coping mechanism, a symbolic rebellion, and — perhaps most poignantly — a quiet, desperate form of hope.
Featuring Simone de Beauvoir, some very tired metaphors, and a yawn with a saxophone problem, this episode is for anyone who’s ever wondered whether their love of lattes is more psychological than culinary.
So brew your cup, press play, and consider this your morning permission slip to feel overwhelmed and show up anyway.
Because in a world on fire, sometimes a warm mug and a splash of almond milk are the closest thing we have to meaning.
Coming tomorrow: “Do We Actually Want Freedom… or Just Better Wi-Fi?”
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