Jessica Alveraz struggled at an Ivy League university despite her parents paying an exuberant amount for tuition and donations.

"Your scores are quite low, Jessica," said a school counselor.

"I know!" She frowned. "Am I stupid?"

"Not at all, Jessica. Just not implanted."

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"Isn't that illegal?"

"Not anymore. Congress passed a law permitting implants with a clause."

"Oh, I didn't hear about that. What's the clause?"

"Here's the form. You agree to pay a monthly tax."

"One-third of my family's income?"

"Yes."

"What does this mean right here? PTW tax?"

"Pay to win. It helps fund the national UBI initiative."