The idea of 'burnout' is such a feature of modern life that it's hard to believe that it was only first coined in 1974. Is its popularity caused by great utility or is it instead a symptom of a society gone mad?

Find out in this, the return of your favourite podcast. We thank you for your patience in waiting for this episode - we took a precautionary break to ensure we wouldn't succumb to some sort of topical fatigue tipping point.