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virtual representation

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A quick definition of virtual representation:

Virtual representation is when someone is represented by another person or group, even if they didn't actually choose that person or group to represent them. This can happen in situations like government, where a group of people might represent a whole community or country. It's important to make sure that the people or groups representing others are doing so fairly and accurately.

A more thorough explanation:

Virtual representation is a type of representation where a person or group is represented by someone else without their direct consent or participation. This can happen in various contexts, such as:

  • Political representation: A member of parliament represents their constituents, even if not every individual in the constituency voted for them.
  • Legal representation: A lawyer represents their client in court, even if the client is not physically present.
  • Corporate representation: A CEO represents their company in negotiations, even if not every employee has a say in the decision-making process.

Virtual representation can be controversial because it raises questions about accountability, legitimacy, and fairness. For example, if a politician makes decisions that go against the interests of their constituents, can they still claim to represent them? If a lawyer makes mistakes that harm their client's case, can the client hold them accountable?

Overall, virtual representation is a complex concept that requires careful consideration in different contexts.

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21:15
Miami A, yall I'm so excited I could cry.
21:15
Feel like I can finally stop holding my breath!! Whew!!!
[] baddestbunny
22:16
every time I get accosted by a strange man who follows me around because my male coworkers were too busy talking to walk me back to my car I get closer to saying we need to bring back traditional gender roles
Dkk
22:32
Nice! @Macaque
Dkk
22:32
@Aromatic, Have to guess.
Dkk
22:33
That sucks @Bunny do you have to go to the hospital?
[] baddestbunny
22:40
I said accosted not assaulted
23:35
guys. my notre dame address just went long is this good or bad
1a2b3c4d26z
23:37
Oooooo me too
23:37
omg is this good or bad
Dkk
23:47
Idk if gender roles are gunna fix that then.
23:49
it looks like most people who applied in october last cycle didn't get a decision until january... does it even mean anything that our addresses went long??
hows ED 2 compared to ED 1?
Dkk
0:10
No idea
windyMagician
0:34
reporting live to say my ndls address also went long
does it mean anything ^
Dkk
2:21
NDLS and Fordham took a very long time last year. It's good info for people to know.
[] baddestbunny
4:29
let’s get after it boys and girls
Dkk
5:21
I gtg to bed soon.
Dkk
5:22
Big day today. Gunna be a crazy one. I will sleep through the first half.
good morning lsd it is 5 am EST
also jazzy my ndls address went long ages ago i sadly do not think it means anything
my stanford address also went long LOL i think at most it's an indicator it's under review
WorthlessAttractiveZombie
7:44
My berkeley paragraph finally disappeared. I definitely think it is just an indicator that they are actively reviewing files, and does not mean anything about A, WL, or Rs
WorthlessAttractiveZombie
7:46
Also has anyone's date disappeared for W&L? Mine did last night
7:55
@WorthlessAttractiveZombie: mine did yesterday morning
7:56
Oops sorry I meant Vilanova. Mine disappeared last week
soapy
8:48
UMN under review! As predicted, decisions are gonna come out early December
Minus those random R decisions from UMN yesterday though right? I wonder what happened there. I don’t think I’ve seen a school start the season out with anything but As on here
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