2026-10-27 22:16 UTC
I think in fantasy you do have what can only be called non-human people. The definition for the word “person” tends to include “human,” but only because in real life human persons are the only ones that are known to exist.
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@uriel238@lemmy.blahaj.zone 2026-10-28 04:36
IRL we also have persons who are not human. Unfortunately. They’re called corporations. Furries counts as human persons even if they identify as their fursona.
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@uriel238@lemmy.blahaj.zone 2026-10-28 07:00
Sadly, in the US, we have non-human persons. They’re called corporations, and for the moment they have more rights than humans do. Furries count as human persons, even if they identify as another kind of beastie.
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@erin@piefed.blahaj.zone 2026-10-28 00:39
I’ve had enough non-human friends that I extend the definition to other animals. I’ve personally known dogs and cats that display remarkable personality and emotional intelligence, not to mention all the great examples of non-human animal communication and love available online. Animals are such people, when you get to know them.