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[–] 16 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (4 children)

If they turn out to be dead, that would be a shame. Can’t have the award. Secondly, that would make the committee look bad.

EDIT: Just to be clear in case you are unaware, only people who are alive can qualify for an award.

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  • [–] 12 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (2 children)

    Well, that’s a rule that needs to fucking change.

    If someone can posthumously win an Oscar or a Grammy, why not a Nobel?

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  • [–] 18 points 1 year ago

    In theory, the Nobel's prize money is meant to support the winners in future endeavours. So not much point if they're dead. IIRC Nobel didn't really intend it to be about fame and glory, it was meant to be supporting development in those fields the Nobels were allocated to.

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