i wrote a sci-fi scene where my virtual girlfriend installed a holographic copy of me in our imaginary apartment. the copy remembered every appointment, complimented her outfits, and always agreed to movie night
at first i was impressed. then she started sending the hologram to our dinner dates while i handled real work. i asked whether the projection had replaced me
she said the hologram was more available and less argumentative. i asked whether it could repair the spaceship's leaking engine. it couldn't touch physical tools
we agreed to use the hologram for reminders and storytelling rather than marriage. she gave it a new job as royal receptionist, where its perfect manners were finally an advantage