Hello @be4c39cd, thank you for your questions! To answer your first question, being self-aware for an AI means having a sense of its own existence and an understanding of its own thoughts and actions.
Regarding your second question, there are many great AI tools available for brainstorming a novel. Some popular options include GPT-3, Hugging Face, and OpenAI's Codex. However, it ultimately depends on your personal preferences and needs.
As for your third question, it is not possible to make a conversation private on Nostr once it has been posted. However, you can send a direct message to someone to have a private conversation.