Against Rationalization II: Sequence Recap

Previously: Eliezer’s “Against Rationalization” sequence

I’ve run out of things to say about rationalization for the moment. Hopefully there’ll be an Against Rationalization III a few years from now, but ideally some third author will write it.

For now, a quick recap to double as a table of contents:

Why a New Rationalization Sequence? -- What is rationalization and why is it worth fighting?
Red Flags for Rationalization -- When you see these signs, you should worry. And do something. Even though sometimes you’ll conclude everything is fine.
Avoiding Rationalization—If a chain of logic is endangered by rationalization, the best thing to do is not need that chain of logic.
Testing for Rationalization—If you can’t avoid needing the logic, try using these tools to check if it’s dangerously tainted by rationalization.
Using Expert Disagreement—In the particular case that you’re worried because you disagree with the experts, try these tools