Mystery: Why is that when I make a huge generalisation, I don't back it up.<p>You see, consulting is very similar to cooking. I think I read a book about this 'Hackers and Bakers'<p>...<p>More seriously, I think this comment sums up this style of article:<p>'This review captures what's been driving me crazy over the last year... an unbelievable proliferation of anecdotes disguised as science, self-professed experts writing about things they actually know nothing about, and amusing stories disguised as metaphors for how the world works.'