Decadence: The Meaninglessness of Modern Life is a six-part television documentary series commissioned by SBS Independent and produced by Fork Films.

Viswalingam interviewed New South Wales Police Commissioner Ken Moroney about the extent to which many cases of rape have become particularly violent and gruesome, and asked why sex crimes are growing in number.

[4] The nature of modern democracy was examined in this episode and the question was asked, 'Do we really live in a democratic world any more?'

There was discussion about the transformation of universities from great learning places into businesses competing for students' money, who only want a fast-tracked easy course into a high-paying career.

The growing number of irreligious people in Western countries was considered and it was asked whether this had any effect on our happiness or morals.