I was unclear - I meant to suggest that one specific individual gained these superpowers from the drug, while most people do not.
That said, playing back-and-forth to out-game the other side in hypotheticals is a never-ending game. I see little value in it.
For the first run we should just ask for volunteers. No need to pre-optimize, maybe some of those poor and disadvantaged people will end up contributing more on NZT.