Deutsch got the idea for his second act after watching the frustration corporate management often experiences when it invests in new technology.

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Some have argued that doing less is more in the long run, and that the "we must act" lobby is a reflex stemming from frustration rather than a cool appraisal of what's feasible.

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Before the Istanbul talks, the main opposition expressed its frustration with the lack of support, urging allies to act more decisively.

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But many triggers only lead to frustration, because they do not occur in proximity to a means to act upon it.

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