When you consume a scarce global resource (possibly on the
brink of extinction) because if you
don't, someone else will anyway and why should you miss out. Originally started in respect of the
cod, but applies to any animal, mineral or energy resource.
I told
Phil that sea bass was an endangered species, but when were at the fishmonger he showed complete coditude because he bought it anyway, he
said that if he hadn't eaten it someone else would and why should he make that
sacrifice