This reminds me of when people argue that public funding should be reallocated from research in pure science to applied science. Just as it's hard to predict w

This reminds me of when people argue that public funding should be reallocated from research in pure science to applied science. Just as it's hard to predict what the applications of any scientific finding will be, it's hard to tell from where the inspiration for your best work will come, which of your personal experiences will prove valuable, or who your lasting friends will be.