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[โ€“] TonyTonyChopper@mander.xyz 4 points 2 years ago

These days the committee prefers to wait until a body of work has made an impact across society. This typically takes a few decades. I actually prefer this style, although it is too often the case that the authors have since died. Would be good to see them allow posthumous awards within reason.