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