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

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Comment author: Thomas 02 March 2012 02:34:44PM 1 point [-]

I never notice. Either I don't do it, either I just don't see it.

But I see other people rationalizing a lot.

Comment author: AnnaSalamon 02 March 2012 05:34:52PM 0 points [-]

Have you tried asking those close to you (significant others, close colleagues, long-term best friends) when they see you rationalizing?