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Unedited video session sponsored by the Ministry of Productivity.

Vania: "I told them I wanted decaf, and they bring me this garbage!"
Nova: "I actually like it-"
V: "Don't be lazy, sis! These idiots need to learn to take orders-"
Joel:"Ladies, we are already recording..."
V: "EXCUSE ME? Joel, why didn't you tell me-?"
N: Aaaaah- HELLO, FRIENDS! WELCOME!
V: (sighs) "Welcome to New Vex. My name is Vania, and she's my sister."
N: "I'm Nova, nice to meet you..."
N&V: "And this time, we want to talk to you about the CPS."
V: "The system that will help you know how well you're performing in our beautiful and perfect city."
N: "And to make sure you don't get too laz-"
V: "YOU SEE, in New Vex, all citizens have access to the innovative smartphone of their choice, and every year they can renew it for a new one. Cool, right? The Ministry of Productivity will provide you with one, which is already fully equipped so that only you can use it. Apart from having the CPS app already integrated! CPS stands for Citizen Productivity Score, through which all citizens can receive great benefits for their effort and dedication to growing and elevating this beautiful city."
N: "And don't slack off too much because otherwise-"
V: "We'll leave that for later (laughs). You see, from the moment we're born, we're assigned a score based on our skills, genetics, and gifts, so that the system can provide us with a guide to help us know the path to follow to improve our skills and excel in what we're best at."
N: "Or like us, who were rated as sub-humans with less than 10 points... why are we promoting this garbage anyway?"
V: "Because we're getting paid, moron. Please, Joel, tell me you're going to edit all of that."
J: "Of course, Miss Vania."
V: "Well, where did I leave off? Right... (clears throat), the score, as you can imagine, is not set in stone, and we all have opportunities to increase our score. As you all know, there's the Individual Score, and also the Merit Score. With a simple algorithm, it allows people with lower abilities to be recognized more for the achievements they have, no matter how small, while people with a higher individual score need to be more active and productive to stay on track. And why would we want to improve the score? I'm sure you're wondering."
N: "Because that's what the propaganda videos are for-"
V: "Shut up, Novs. Ugh, that's why I hate when we drink caffeinated coffee... anyway, improving our score gives us access to various benefits, such as more vacation days with their corresponding vacation bonus, more affordable prices for first and second-class transportation, it's even easier to get matches on apps like Twinder, and the prospects are magnificent human beings, the best our society has to offer... except for Mike, he can go to hell... jerk."
N: "Why did you have to remind me of Mike?"
J: "Mike? Who's Mike?"
N&V: "MIND YOUR OWN BUSINESS!!"
All: ...
N&V: ...
V: (sighs) Ok, ok, let's continue... it's vital to remember that the CPS is affected by all our daily activities, from commenting on social media, what we eat, even if we ask for a paper bag for groceries. While listening to enriched music will increase our score depending on whether the music is relevant to our professional career or tasks, listening to underground music will decrease it; remember that, although leisure and entertainment are not prohibited in New Vex, it is discouraged to consume products not endorsed by the Ministry of Productivity or the ones that aren't aligned with your profile. This is not just about being productive but also about becoming the best version of ourselves, authentic model citizens whose lifestyles will be reflected by this score. And of course, all of this is decisive when it comes to being bestowed with a surname, and all the benefits that come with it. Perfect paradise, if you ask me."
N: "You read that last part from the script, right?"
V: "Of course, I read it from the script. What part of 'they're paying us' you don't understand!?"
N: "It's just... forget it, you can finish the rest of the segment alone."
V: "As if anyone would miss your nonexistent verbosity... you know what, screw it, we'll continue tomorrow."
J: "But we haven't finished recording today."
N&V: "We're done! We'll continue tomorrow."
V: (picks up her phone to make a call) "Hello? Mikey? Are you free today to meet us?... I don't know, you want to grab some... coffee?"

Description

Unedited video session sponsored by the Ministry of Productivity.

Vania: "I told them I wanted decaf, and they bring me this garbage!"
Nova: "I actually like it-"
V: "Don't be lazy, sis! These idiots need to learn to take orders-"
Joel:"Ladies, we are already recording..."
V: "EXCUSE ME? Joel, why didn't you tell me-?"
N: Aaaaah- HELLO, FRIENDS! WELCOME!
V: (sighs) "Welcome to New Vex. My name is Vania, and she's my sister."
N: "I'm Nova, nice to meet you..."
N&V: "And this time, we want to talk to you about the CPS."
V: "The system that will help you know how well you're performing in our beautiful and perfect city."
N: "And to make sure you don't get too laz-"
V: "YOU SEE, in New Vex, all citizens have access to the innovative smartphone of their choice, and every year they can renew it for a new one. Cool, right? The Ministry of Productivity will provide you with one, which is already fully equipped so that only you can use it. Apart from having the CPS app already integrated! CPS stands for Citizen Productivity Score, through which all citizens can receive great benefits for their effort and dedication to growing and elevating this beautiful city."
N: "And don't slack off too much because otherwise-"
V: "We'll leave that for later (laughs). You see, from the moment we're born, we're assigned a score based on our skills, genetics, and gifts, so that the system can provide us with a guide to help us know the path to follow to improve our skills and excel in what we're best at."
N: "Or like us, who were rated as sub-humans with less than 10 points... why are we promoting this garbage anyway?"
V: "Because we're getting paid, moron. Please, Joel, tell me you're going to edit all of that."
J: "Of course, Miss Vania."
V: "Well, where did I leave off? Right... (clears throat), the score, as you can imagine, is not set in stone, and we all have opportunities to increase our score. As you all know, there's the Individual Score, and also the Merit Score. With a simple algorithm, it allows people with lower abilities to be recognized more for the achievements they have, no matter how small, while people with a higher individual score need to be more active and productive to stay on track. And why would we want to improve the score? I'm sure you're wondering."
N: "Because that's what the propaganda videos are for-"
V: "Shut up, Novs. Ugh, that's why I hate when we drink caffeinated coffee... anyway, improving our score gives us access to various benefits, such as more vacation days with their corresponding vacation bonus, more affordable prices for first and second-class transportation, it's even easier to get matches on apps like Twinder, and the prospects are magnificent human beings, the best our society has to offer... except for Mike, he can go to hell... jerk."
N: "Why did you have to remind me of Mike?"
J: "Mike? Who's Mike?"
N&V: "MIND YOUR OWN BUSINESS!!"
All: ...
N&V: ...
V: (sighs) Ok, ok, let's continue... it's vital to remember that the CPS is affected by all our daily activities, from commenting on social media, what we eat, even if we ask for a paper bag for groceries. While listening to enriched music will increase our score depending on whether the music is relevant to our professional career or tasks, listening to underground music will decrease it; remember that, although leisure and entertainment are not prohibited in New Vex, it is discouraged to consume products not endorsed by the Ministry of Productivity or the ones that aren't aligned with your profile. This is not just about being productive but also about becoming the best version of ourselves, authentic model citizens whose lifestyles will be reflected by this score. And of course, all of this is decisive when it comes to being bestowed with a surname, and all the benefits that come with it. Perfect paradise, if you ask me."
N: "You read that last part from the script, right?"
V: "Of course, I read it from the script. What part of 'they're paying us' you don't understand!?"
N: "It's just... forget it, you can finish the rest of the segment alone."
V: "As if anyone would miss your nonexistent verbosity... you know what, screw it, we'll continue tomorrow."
J: "But we haven't finished recording today."
N&V: "We're done! We'll continue tomorrow."
V: (picks up her phone to make a call) "Hello? Mikey? Are you free today to meet us?... I don't know, you want to grab some... coffee?"