“I can’t afford that! Is there any work or service I can offer?”


    “Sure, Ms. Smith, we’ll put you on the Cybernetic Exchange.”


    “Oh, but isn’t that painful?”


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    “Not at all, Ms. Smith, we’d extract your implants and sell them to the highest bidder, usually to a much older person wanting a newer generation of a model.”


    “But what’ll happen to me? I’m dependent on them. They’ve replaced my body’s organs!”


    “Well, we’d find you refurbished older models, at least to keep you going until you can afford upgrades on the Cybernetic Exchange again. It’s a win-win situation for everyone.”