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Frankfurt Cases

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Frankfurt cases: a hidden fail-safe would force the act if the agent wavered—but never fires. The agent could not do otherwise, yet seems responsible.

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Jones decides on his own; Black's device, ready to compel, stays idle. Blame lands on Jones, alternatives or none.