• AdamEatsAss@lemmy.world
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    4 months ago

    What does it mean to be a “real person?” Was Shakespeare a real person? His works have had a real effect on the world, does that make him real?

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      4 months ago

      I’m pretty sure if someone put up Shakespeare as a candidate in a modern UK election, that wouldn’t be allowed.

    • Todd Bonzalez@lemm.ee
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      4 months ago

      Amazing that you would choose an example person that would absolutely be an issue if he showed up on the ballot.