Simulated persons do have the ability to influence us informationally, though, even if they are unaware of our existence and don’t recognize their own status as simulations. I’m not sure what moral status I would assign to a simulated novelist—particularly if I liked his work.
But where’s the drama in that?
General Thud! Wake up! The aliens have landed. They have novels and want an agent!
But where’s the drama in that?
:-)
Relevant to your interests, possibly.
Thanks! Cute story.