Try working as a scientist for any large multinational company. Most such companies are run by their marketing communities. The marketeers seem to think that the scientists are only there to confirm their (the marketeers)preconceptions and to take responsibility for them. Any scientist who attempts to resist this sort of thinking receives short shrift - he is either side-lined or loses his job.
I believe that many modern societies are riddled with this sort of buck-passing and shitty, ignorant dishonesty at every level. Those in power see science as both a source of power and influence and an annoying expense - usually at the same time. I don't know what the answer is.