gjm comments on How do you notice when you're rationalizing? - Less Wrong

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Comment author: Grognor 02 March 2012 11:46:23AM 2 points [-]

Self-supplication is a strong indicator of rationalization in me. Phrases like, "at least", "can't I just", "when can I..." are so far always indicators that I'm trying to get myself to do something I know I shouldn't or stop doing something I know I should be doing.