Erica fell behind in her studies and was socially awkward.


    "I''ll never keep up," she said to her college counselor. "I wish I was born on a different planet."


    "Have you considered The Chip?"


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    "You mean the brain implant?"


    "Yes, it''s a painless procedure."


    "But I still want to be me."


    "Of course, you will, Erica, only much better."


    Erica decided to get the surgery. She graduated top tier in her class. She was hired by a corporation and soon promoted to CEO, with a reputation for firing anyone who didn''t perform at 99% peak efficiency.


    The Chip was successful.