Each envelope was hand-delivered by private courier.
No return address.
No explanation.
Just the recipient’s name, and in the upper-left corner:
Government Policy and Research Institute
Department of Civic Ethics and Alignment
Inside was a single-page letter, printed on weighted, watermark-stamped cardstock.
Congratulations! You have been algorithmically selected as a participant in the upcoming Civic Policy Committee for Region Z-7K-E (Unity South).
Selection criteria include demonstrated ideological conviction, behavioral alignment with regional values, and a sustained record of civic engagement.
As a participant, you will engage in scheduled deliberative sessions to help inform regional governance for the upcoming term (2327–2333). You will also receive a monthly stipend of 1,000 credits for your participation.
We hope you will join in shaping the future of Unity South.
Meeting location, date, and time are enclosed below.
Thank you,
Dr. Emery Reed
President – Unity South
A separate card was included:
SESSION 1 DISCUSSION PROMPT:
Is it ever okay to lie to someone you love?
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