I remember an interview where I was asked to solve an algorithm from my college days. In the 10 years out of college, I've never needed it and to remember how to solve it during a timed interview seems completely unreasonable.
> Where Marconi was keenly interested in commercializing radio, Bose’s interest was purely academic; in fact, Bose flatly refused to patent nearly all of the inventions that would spring from his tiny workshop, on the principle that ideas should be shared freely.
But it didn't so far. Its better to support public officials that are actually working towards public good than being negative for reasons having nothing to do with whats being discussed.