This episode discusses overconsumption and what it means for households, regions, countries and the planet. The second part of the podcast discusses taxes and the price we pay for public services. Today's consumer society has encouraged all of us to buy more than we need. Food, fashion, water, fuel and everything else is overconsumed and there is a cost beyond the price we pay for goods and services.

The cost of the state is supported through taxation. Most modern states are taking a larger proportion of income to support the costs of maintaining a social contract. What can we do to improve public services without increasing taxes?