I think what you're describing is scrupulosity. Scott Aaronson had a really nice comment about this on his blog: http://www.scottaaronson.com/blog/?p=2091#comm

I think what you're describing is scrupulosity. Scott Aaronson had a really nice comment about this on his blog: http://www.scottaaronson.com/blog/?p=2091#comment-326664 http://www.scottaaronson.com/blog/?p=2091#comment-326664