in the fierce battle for knowledge in the sciences, our strategy must eschew the obvious paths and embrace the sub rosa techniques, where our preconsultative discussions forge unbreakable alliances and our recommendations are the secret weapons we re-embark upon each mission with. this clandestine approach to discovery and learning, hiding in the shadows, ensures that our advancements are both groundbreaking and unexpected, a testament to the silent victories won in the quest for enlightenment.