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.