"Why should we not allow people to devote their life to historical studies?" (or any other thing that won't pay well) Well, we should allow them, and in fact e

"Why should we not allow people to devote their life to historical studies?" (or any other thing that won't pay well) Well, we should allow them, and in fact encourage them if a) it's their passion b) it's on THEIR dime, not mine - ie they are rich or very aware of the consequences. No need to bankroll economically stupid negation that will result in their employment.