The pyramid scheme focuses on having those who make that retail sale spelled out (written out).

What they spell out is not only the goal (quota), but also the policy of the group

"I have no value. It's the company that gives me value"

The pyramid scheme gimmickers make them chant it over and over again, have them write it out on a piece of paper, and then stick it on the wall.

This is really a reasonable "brainwashing".

The effectiveness of brainwashing will not increase if giving them information from the outside.

Brainwashing works by getting people to transmit information in their own words and letters.

Aside from that.

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Conference presentations are often done as company business (quota).

Since this is a quota, we may present research results even if we think we weren't good at them or weren't satisfied with the results.

But, of course, we can't just say, "we didn't do well" on a paper or in a presentation.

The competence of the researcher will be tested by "how to express this (without lying)".

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Now, in the run-up to the conference, I have to revise and rewrite my paper and presentation materials many times, and then practice my presentation.

If I am going to present in English, I have to come up with the shortest, most complete and understandable expressions possible.

Moreover, I have to be make a reasonable story, that is not broken down logically.

This is repeated over and over again.

This is actually a great "brainwashing" process.

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I rewrite papers more than 10 times, presentation materials more than 20 times, and practice presentations (especially if they are in English) more than 30 times.

So much for repetition.

"There is value in this research. The company has given me that opportunity."

And I will come to trust that feeling.

Thus, the researcher completes his or her own brainwashing.

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In summary, conference and research presentations are, in essence, "self-washing machines".