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Stress Tax: Real-Time Emotional Regulation Levy
A tax levied on individuals whose BCI readings consistently show high levels of stress and anxiety. The tax is automatically deducted from their accounts, incentivizing emotional regulation and discouraging behaviors deemed detrimental to social harmony (as defined by the governing authority). Funds collected used for societal 'calming initiatives'.

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