The idea that people need patrons is patronizing at best. If you're really a genius you'll have an employer...until you don't need one any more. There are plen

The idea that people need patrons is patronizing at best. If you're really a genius you'll have an employer...until you don't need one any more. There are plenty of private endowments that recognize genius if you really feel too good to have a job. The idea that these should I stead be funded by taxpayers misses rhe forest for the trees.