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I saw a waffle but didn't eat it. Does that mean I don't like waffles?

How can I tell whether or not I have a conscience?

I already know exactly how this conversation is going to go, but why not.  

Give me some examples of bad things you've done to people or in general recently

If you only feel guilty when you want to feel guilty, you are likely not a sociopath.

by Void

or if I simply avoid doing more harmful things because I don't wanna suffer the consequences of my actions.

If you are avoiding doing harmful things and see them as 'wrong' or 'bad' because they hurt people, then you have a conscience.

You would know if you're only avoiding things because you don't want to suffer the consequences.

by Void

 I think I'm a bastard for having treated my younger brother so badly throughout our lives. Actually, I've treated so many people badly. 

Since you often think about how you've treated people in the past and call yourself a bastard for it, I'd say you're not.

Yes.

You's a bitch nigga.

If you are avoiding doing harmful things and see them as 'wrong' or 'bad' because they hurt people, then you have a conscience.
You would know if you're only avoiding things because you don't want to suffer the consequences.

Good points, but the first one could be either / or as well. Not hurting others doesn't require a conscience but the awareness that your actions will cause them pain. To refrain from doing so is control. In the end it benefits both. Depends the situation and context as ever. 

An asshole by any other name would still smell as shitty...