[molszanski]

> enormous intrinsic pressure to accept their recommendations.

I have a different personal experience. Roughly ten consulting hires for big public orgs. Small stuff and a big one: a dozen of researches working for months to produce the best result.

It was shaped to produce the result they wanted to hear. Or simply ignored.

- Healthwise, should I drink Coke or Pepsi.

- Neither, they have too much sugar to be regularly consumed.

- I am asking which of two options I should stick to?