"Our hands are tied," said Federal Cybernetics Office Director Lucy Frank.


    "So, it''s hopeless?" asked Jack Richardson, a reporter.


    "Every single one of us is vulnerable ..."


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    "So today, I''m Jack Richardson, journalist, but tomorrow I could be …"


    "That''s right, Jack, you could be anyone. Lots of envious would-be criminals will gladly swap with total impunity to someone rich or famous."


    "Is that why they''re so low-key? All sight unseen?"


    "We all have them." The Director sighed. "The brain implants were meant to expand consciousness, but …"


    Meanwhile …


    Harold stared angrily at a political candidate''s furious ''hate speech.''