> rationalise drinking alcohol because "everyone else does it". I don't think most smart people rationalize it at all. They just do it without a care. I drink

> rationalise drinking alcohol because "everyone else does it". I don't think most smart people rationalize it at all. They just do it without a care. I drink a few beers once in a while and I don't have any concern doing that. I also eat completely harmful sugary treats once in a while. Heck, I even risk my life driving on roads at high (legal) speed once in a while just for fun. We call it a road trip.