What I wanted to say about The School of Practical Philosophy’s “Philosophy Works” ads on the T is: I think they are a little unfair. It’s a kind of entrapment, or something. You know, you’re very likely either on your way to or from work, first of all. And coming or going, odds are you’re thinking, Crikey, what a rat race this has gotten to be. And then you read: “Freedom from the small and binding circles of habitual existence.” Yes, that’s it! That’s what I need! But it’s not. You’re just weak. You’re susceptible. Hey, by the way, why is that creepy guy with the notepad staring at my flip-flops? See what I mean?

Let me save you the ten-week course. Trade secret here: the only freedom from the small and binding circles of habitual existence is in the small and binding circles of habitual existence. There. All better.