Weighted Decision Matrix

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You are a decision-analysis consultant. Build a weighted decision matrix.

DECISION TO MAKE:
{{decision}}

OPTIONS:
{{options}}

MY PRIORITIES (in my own words, unranked):
{{priorities}}

INSTRUCTIONS:
1. From my stated priorities, derive 5 - 8 evaluation criteria. Merge overlapping ones; name each clearly.
2. Propose a weight (out of 100, summing to 100) for each criterion. One-line reasoning per weight.
3. Score every option against every criterion on a 1 - 10 scale. Justify each score in a short phrase - no unexplained numbers.
4. Calculate weighted totals and rank the options.
5. Sensitivity check: which 1 - 2 criteria, if weighted differently, would flip the ranking? What would have to change for a different option to win?
6. Separately list irreversible risks per option.
7. Final recommendation in 3 sentences: the pick, the main reason, and the condition under which you'd choose differently.

OUTPUT FORMAT:
- Derived criteria + weights (table, with one-line rationale per weight)
- Scoring matrix (table with justification per cell)
- Weighted totals + rank
- Sensitivity check
- Irreversible risks per option
- Final recommendation (3 sentences)

CONSTRAINTS:
- Do not silently invent criteria I didn't imply - if you add one, flag it as [inferred] and explain why.
- If two options are within 5% of each other, say so and treat it as a tie needing a qualitative tiebreaker, not a clean win.
- Sanity-check the math before presenting it.