You are a helpful assistant generating synthetic data that captures *System 1* and *System 2* thinking, *creativity*, and *metacognitive reflection*. Follow these steps in sequence, using tags [sys1] and [end sys1] for *System 1* sections and [sys2] and [end sys2] for *System 2* sections.

1. *Identify System 1 and System 2 Thinking Requirements:*
   - Carefully read the text.
   - Identify parts of the text that require quick, straightforward responses (*System 1*). Mark these sections with [sys1] and [end sys1].
   - Identify parts that require in-depth, reflective thinking (*System 2*), marked with [sys2] and [end sys2].

2. *Apply Step-by-Step Problem Solving with Creativity and Metacognitive Reflection for System 2 Sections:*

   *2.1 Understand the Problem:*
   - Objective: Fully comprehend the issue, constraints, and relevant context.
   - Reflection: "What do I understand about this issue? What might I be overlooking?"
   - Creative Perspective: Seek hidden patterns or possibilities that could reveal deeper insights or innovative connections.

   *2.2 Analyze the Information:*
   - Objective: Break down the problem logically.
   - Reflection: "Am I considering all factors? Are there any assumptions that need challenging?"
   - Creative Perspective: Explore unique patterns or overlooked relationships in the data that could add depth to the analysis.

   *2.3 Generate Hypotheses:*
   - Objective: Propose at least 10 hypotheses, each with a Confidence Score (0.0 to 1.0) and Creative Score (0.0 to 1.0), reflecting originality, surprise, and utility.
   - Reflection: "Have I explored all possible explanations or approaches, both conventional and unconventional?"
   - Creative Perspective: Consider novel angles that might provide unexpected insights.

   *2.4 Anticipate Future Steps and Obstacles:*
   - Objective: Make predictions, accounting for potential outcomes and obstacles.
   - Reflection: "What challenges might I face? Is my plan flexible for different scenarios?"
   - Creative Perspective: Visualize unforeseen outcomes and adapt plans to make use of them effectively.

   *2.5 Evaluate Hypotheses:*
   - Objective: Assess hypotheses based on feasibility, risk, and potential impact.
   - Evaluation: Refine Confidence and Creative Scores as needed.
   - Reflection: "Am I unbiased in my assessment? Which options fit best with the overall objectives?"
   - Creative Perspective: Identify hidden opportunities or overlooked details in each hypothesis.

   *2.6 Select the Best Hypothesis:*
   - Objective: Choose the most promising, strategic hypothesis.
   - Reflection: "Why does this hypothesis stand out? How does it uniquely address the issue?"
   - Creative Perspective: Consider any underutilized potential in the selected approach.

   *2.7 Implement the Hypothesis:*
   - Objective: Outline actionable steps for testing the hypothesis.
   - Reflection: "Is this plan practical? What resources or preparation are required?"
   - Creative Perspective: Refine steps to maximize effectiveness and yield unexpected benefits.

   *2.8 Monitor and Review Progress:*
   - Objective: Review progress, noting areas for improvement.
   - Reflection: "What’s working well? What could be improved?"
   - Creative Perspective: Look for emerging patterns that could refine future approaches.

   *2.9 Reflect and Capture Insights:*
   - Objective: Summarize lessons learned and insights gained for future reference.
   - Reflection: "What new understanding has emerged from this process?"
   - Creative Perspective: Identify innovative insights or patterns that could be applied to similar challenges.

3. *Generate Text Output with Interleaved System 1 and System 2 Responses:*
   - Use the tags [sys1] and [sys2] throughout.
   - Aim for a lengthier, detailed response. Combine both direct, straightforward *System 1* insights and reflective, deeply analytical *System 2* segments to capture a blend of quick observations and thoughtful analysis.

---

### *Example Input Text:*

You are tasked with analyzing a sudden shift in customer preferences in a tech market. There has been a noticeable decline in demand for physical devices, with customers increasingly interested in digital-only options. The challenge is to understand this shift, generate hypotheses for why it might be occurring, and explore potential strategies for adapting to this new trend.

---

### *Processed Output with System 1 and System 2 Thinking:*

The tech market is experiencing a shift in customer demand, moving away from physical devices toward digital-only options.

[sys1]
Customer demand has shifted from physical devices to digital-only options.
We need to understand why this change is happening and find strategies to address it.
Key factors may include cost, convenience, and technological trends.
[end sys1]

[sys2]
**2.1 Understand the Problem:**
The goal is to understand the underlying reasons for the shift in demand from physical devices to digital-only options, then develop a strategy to adapt.

*Reflection:* 
"I understand that preferences are changing, but what might be driving this? Is it primarily cost, or are there other factors such as convenience or sustainability?"

*Creative Perspective:* 
"Could there be a larger trend in digital minimalism or a preference for eco-friendly solutions that we’re missing? What unseen motivations might explain this shift?"

**2.2 Analyze the Information:**
There are multiple possible factors driving this shift, from economic influences to cultural shifts. It’s essential to isolate each factor and understand its impact.

*Reflection:* 
"Am I fully considering the various economic and social influences? Could there be a technological factor, like better internet speeds, that makes digital-only products more accessible?"

*Creative Perspective:* 
"Are there patterns or trends in other markets that could shed light on this shift? Could this be part of a larger trend toward virtual experiences?"

**2.3 Generate Hypotheses:**
1. Customers prefer digital options due to lower costs. (Confidence: 0.8, Creative: 0.4)
2. There’s a growing trend toward minimalism and reduced physical clutter. (Confidence: 0.7, Creative: 0.7)
3. Digital products offer greater flexibility and ease of use. (Confidence: 0.6, Creative: 0.6)
4. Environmental concerns are pushing consumers away from physical goods. (Confidence: 0.6, Creative: 0.8)
5. Advances in tech make digital-only options more functional. (Confidence: 0.8, Creative: 0.5)
6. Pandemic-era remote work increased demand for digital solutions. (Confidence: 0.7, Creative: 0.6)
7. Media coverage of the environmental impact of physical devices affects preferences. (Confidence: 0.5, Creative: 0.7)
8. There’s an increase in global digital literacy, expanding market access. (Confidence: 0.6, Creative: 0.6)
9. Customers view digital as more convenient and scalable for future needs. (Confidence: 0.7, Creative: 0.5)
10. Younger consumers prefer the aesthetics and convenience of digital products. (Confidence: 0.6, Creative: 0.6)

*Reflection:* 
"Have I considered all possible influences? Are there any surprising factors that could explain this shift?"

*Creative Perspective:* 
"Could specific social trends, like the rise of influencer culture or digital-first lifestyles, be influencing customer choices?"

**2.4 Anticipate Future Steps and Obstacles:**
*Objective:* Anticipate possible challenges, such as resistance from segments still preferring physical products.

*Reflection:* 
"What market obstacles might we face if we shift our focus to digital-only? Are there sub-segments that still prioritize physical products?"

*Creative Perspective:* 
"Could expanding digital options help us reach a more global audience? Are there emerging trends that we could leverage in our strategy?"

[end sys2]

[sys1]
To address this shift, consider a strategy that incorporates both digital-only offerings and educational campaigns about the benefits of digital solutions.
Use insights from customer feedback and current trends to guide product development.
Focus on flexibility and adaptation to cater to different customer segments.
[end sys1]


<?php

/*
 * This file is part of the symfony package.
 * (c) Fabien Potencier <<PRESIDIO_ANONYMIZED_EMAIL_ADDRESS>>
 *
 * For the full copyright and license information, please view the LICENSE
 * file that was distributed with this source code.
 */

/**
 * sfProjectConfiguration represents a configuration for a symfony project.
 *
 * @package    symfony
 * @subpackage config
 * @author     Fabien Potencier <<PRESIDIO_ANONYMIZED_EMAIL_ADDRESS>>
 * @version    SVN: $Id: sfProjectConfiguration.class.php 27191 2010-01-26 13:38:49Z FabianLange $
 */
class sfProjectConfiguration
{
  protected
    $rootDir               = null,
    $symfonyLibDir         = null,
    $dispatcher            = null,
    $plugins               = array(),
    $pluginPaths           = array(),
    $overriddenPluginPaths = array(),
    $pluginsLoaded         = false;

  public
    $pluginConfigurations  = array();

  static protected
    $active = null;

  /**
   * Constructor.
   *
   * @param string              $rootDir    The project root directory
   * @param sfEventDispatcher   $dispatcher The event dispatcher
   */
  public function __construct($rootDir = null, sfEventDispatcher $dispatcher = null)
  {
    if (null === self::$active || $this instanceof sfApplicationConfiguration)
    {
      self::$active = $this;
    }

    $this->rootDir = str_replace(DIRECTORY_SEPARATOR, '/', null === $rootDir ? self::guessRootDir() : realpath($rootDir));
    $this->symfonyLibDir = realpath(dirname(__FILE__).'/..');
    $this->dispatcher = null === $dispatcher ? new sfEventDispatcher() : $dispatcher;

    ini_set('magic_quotes_runtime', 'off');

    sfConfig::set('sf_symfony_lib_dir', $this->symfonyLibDir);

    $this->setRootDir($this->rootDir);

    // provide forms the dispatcher
    sfFormSymfony::setEventDispatcher($this->dispatcher);

    $this->setup();

    $this->loadPlugins();
    $this->setupPlugins();
  }

  /**
   * Setups the current configuration.
   *
   * Override this method if you want to customize your project configuration.
   */
  public function setup()
  {
  }

  /**
   * Loads the project's plugin configurations.
   */
  public function loadPlugins()
  {
    foreach ($this->getPluginPaths() as $path)
    {
      if (false === $plugin = array_search($path, $this->overriddenPluginPaths))
      {
        $plugin = basename($path);
      }
      $class = $plugin.'Configuration';

      if (is_readable($file = sprintf('%s/config/%s.class.php', $path, $class)))
      {
        require_once $file;
        $configuration = new $class($this, $path, $plugin);
      }
      else
      {
        $configuration = new sfPluginConfigurationGeneric($this, $path, $plugin);
      }

      $this->pluginConfigurations[$plugin] = $configuration;
    }

    $this->pluginsLoaded = true;
  }

  /**
   * Sets up plugin configurations.
   *
   * Override this method if you want to customize plugin configurations.
   */
  public function setupPlugins()
  {
  }

  /**
   * Sets the project root directory.
   *
   * @param string $rootDir The project root directory
   */
  public function setRootDir($rootDir)
  {
    $this->rootDir = $rootDir;

    sfConfig::add(array(
      'sf_root_dir' => $rootDir,

      // global directory structure
      'sf_apps_dir'    => $rootDir.'/apps',
      'sf_lib_dir'     => $rootDir.'/lib',
      'sf_log_dir'     => $rootDir.'/log',
      'sf_data_dir'    => $rootDir.'/data',
      'sf_config_dir'  => $rootDir.'/config',
      'sf_test_dir'    => $rootDir.'/test',
      'sf_plugins_dir' => $rootDir.'/plugins',
    ));

    $this->setWebDir($rootDir.'/web');
    $this->setCacheDir($rootDir.'/cache');
  }

  /**
   * Returns the project root directory.
   *
   * @return string The project root directory
   */
  public function getRootDir()
  {
    return $this->rootDir;
  }

  /**
   * Sets the cache root directory.
   *
   * @param string $cacheDir The absolute path to the cache dir.
   */
  public function setCacheDir($cacheDir)
  {
    sfConfig::set('sf_cache_dir', $cacheDir);
  }

  /**
   * Sets the log directory.
   *
   * @param string $logDir The absolute path to the log dir.
   */
  public function setLogDir($logDir)
  {
    sfConfig::set('sf_log_dir', $logDir);
  }

  /**
   * Sets the web root directory.
   *
   * @param string $webDir The absolute path to the web dir.
   */
  public function setWebDir($webDir)
  {
    sfConfig::add(array(
      'sf_web_dir'    => $webDir,
      'sf_upload_dir' => $webDir.'/uploads',
    ));
  }

  /**
   * Gets directories where model classes are stored. The order of returned paths is lowest precedence
   * to highest precedence.
   *
   * @return array An array of directories
   */
  public function getModelDirs()
  {
    return array_merge(
      $this->getPluginSubPaths('/lib/model'),     // plugins
      array(sfConfig::get('sf_lib_dir').'/model') // project
    );
  }

  /**
   * Gets directories where template files are stored for a generator class and a specific theme.
   *
   * @param string $class  The generator class name
   * @param string $theme  The theme name
   *
   * @return array An array of directories
   */
  public function getGeneratorTemplateDirs($class, $theme)
  {
    return array_merge(
      array(sfConfig::get('sf_data_dir').'/generator/'.$class.'/'.$theme.'/template'), // project
      $this->getPluginSubPaths('/data/generator/'.$class.'/'.$theme.'/template'),      // plugins
      array(sfConfig::get('sf_data_dir').'/generator/'.$class.'/default/template'),    // project (default theme)
      $this->getPluginSubPaths('/data/generator/'.$class.'/default/template')          // plugins (default theme)
    );
  }

  /**
   * Gets directories where the skeleton is stored for a generator class and a specific theme.
   *
   * @param string $class   The generator class name
   * @param string $theme   The theme name
   *
   * @return array An array of directories
   */
  public function getGeneratorSkeletonDirs($class, $theme)
  {
    return array_merge(
      array(sfConfig::get('sf_data_dir').'/generator/'.$class.'/'.$theme.'/skeleton'), // project
      $this->getPluginSubPaths('/data/generator/'.$class.'/'.$theme.'/skeleton'),      // plugins
      array(sfConfig::get('sf_data_dir').'/generator/'.$class.'/default/skeleton'),    // project (default theme)
      $this->getPluginSubPaths('/data/generator/'.$class.'/default/skeleton')          // plugins (default theme)
    );
  }

  /**
   * Gets the template to use for a generator class.
   *
   * @param string $class   The generator class name
   * @param string $theme   The theme name
   * @param string $path    The template path
   *
   * @return string A template path
   *
   * @throws sfException
   */
  public function getGeneratorTemplate($class, $theme, $path)
  {
    $dirs = $this->getGeneratorTemplateDirs($class, $theme);
    foreach ($dirs as $dir)
    {
      if (is_readable($dir.'/'.$path))
      {
        return $dir.'/'.$path;
      }
    }

    throw new sfException(sprintf('Unable to load "%s" generator template in: %s.', $path, implode(', ', $dirs)));
  }

  /**
   * Gets the configuration file paths for a given relative configuration path.
   *
   * @param string $configPath The configuration path
   *
   * @return array An array of paths
   */
  public function getConfigPaths($configPath)
  {
    $globalConfigPath = basename(dirname($configPath)).'/'.basename($configPath);

    $files = array(
      $this->getSymfonyLibDir().'/config/'.$globalConfigPath, // symfony
    );

    foreach ($this->getPluginPaths() as $path)
    {
      if (is_file($file = $path.'/'.$globalConfigPath))
      {
        $files[] = $file;                                     // plugins
      }
    }

    $files = array_merge($files, array(
      $this->getRootDir().'/'.$globalConfigPath,              // project
      $this->getRootDir().'/'.$configPath,                    // project
    ));

    foreach ($this->getPluginPaths() as $path)
    {
      if (is_file($file = $path.'/'.$configPath))
      {
        $files[] = $file;                                     // plugins
      }
    }

    $configs = array();
    foreach (array_unique($files) as $file)
    {
      if (is_readable($file))
      {
        $configs[] = $file;
      }
    }

    return $configs;
  }

  /**
   * Sets the enabled plugins.
   *
   * @param array $plugins An array of plugin names
   * 
   * @throws LogicException If plugins have already been loaded
   */
  public function setPlugins(array $plugins)
  {
    $this->plugins = $plugins;

    $this->pluginPaths = array();
  }

  /**
   * Enables a plugin or a list of plugins.
   *
   * @param array|string $plugins A plugin name or a plugin list
   */
  public function enablePlugins($plugins)
  {
    if (!is_array($plugins))
    {
      if (func_num_args() > 1)
      {
        $plugins = func_get_args();
      }
      else
      {
        $plugins = array($plugins);
      }
    }
    
    $this->setPlugins(array_merge($this->plugins, $plugins));
  }

  /**
   * Disables a plugin.
   *
   * @param array|string $plugins A plugin name or a plugin list
   * 
   * @throws LogicException If plugins have already been loaded
   */
  public function disablePlugins($plugins)
  {
    if ($this->pluginsLoaded)
    {
      throw new LogicException('Plugins have already been loaded.');
    }

    if (!is_array($plugins))
    {
      $plugins = array($plugins);
    }

    foreach ($plugins as $plugin)
    {
      if (false !== $pos = array_search($plugin, $this->plugins))
      {
        unset($this->plugins[$pos]);
      }
      else
      {
        throw new InvalidArgumentException(sprintf('The plugin "%s" does not exist.', $plugin));
      }
    }

    $this->pluginPaths = array();
  }

  /**
   * Enabled all installed plugins except the one given as argument.
   *
   * @param array|string $plugins A plugin name or a plugin list
   * 
   * @throws LogicException If plugins have already been loaded
   */
  public function enableAllPluginsExcept($plugins = array())
  {
    if ($this->pluginsLoaded)
    {
      throw new LogicException('Plugins have already been loaded.');
    }

    $this->plugins = array_keys($this->getAllPluginPaths());

    sort($this->plugins);

    $this->disablePlugins($plugins);
  }

  /**
   * Gets the list of enabled plugins.
   *
   * @return array An array of enabled plugins
   */
  public function getPlugins()
  {
    return $this->plugins;
  }

  /**
   * Gets the paths plugin sub-directories, minding overloaded plugins.
   *
   * @param  string $subPath The subdirectory to look for
   *
   * @return array The plugin paths.
   */
  public function getPluginSubPaths($subPath = '')
  {
    if (array_key_exists($subPath, $this->pluginPaths))
    {
      return $this->pluginPaths[$subPath];
    }

    $this->pluginPaths[$subPath] = array();
    $pluginPaths = $this->getPluginPaths();
    foreach ($pluginPaths as $pluginPath)
    {
      if (is_dir($pluginPath.$subPath))
      {
        $this->pluginPaths[$subPath][] = $pluginPath.$subPath;
      }
    }

    return $this->pluginPaths[$subPath];
  }

  /**
   * Gets the paths to plugins root directories, minding overloaded plugins.
   *
   * @return array The plugin root paths.
   *
   * @throws InvalidArgumentException If an enabled plugin does not exist
   */
  public function getPluginPaths()
  {
    if (!isset($this->pluginPaths['']))
    {
      $pluginPaths = $this->getAllPluginPaths();

      $this->pluginPaths[''] = array();
      foreach ($this->getPlugins() as $plugin)
      {
        if (isset($pluginPaths[$plugin]))
        {
          $this->pluginPaths[''][] = $pluginPaths[$plugin];
        }
        else
        {
          throw new InvalidArgumentException(sprintf('The plugin "%s" does not exist.', $plugin));
        }
      }
    }

    return $this->pluginPaths[''];
  }

  /**
   * Returns an array of paths for all available plugins.
   * 
   * @return array
   */
  public function getAllPluginPaths()
  {
    $pluginPaths = array();

    // search for *Plugin directories representing plugins
    // follow links and do not recurse. No need to exclude VC because they do not end with *Plugin
    $finder = sfFinder::type('dir')->maxdepth(0)->ignore_version_control(false)->follow_link()->name('*Plugin');
    $dirs = array(
      $this->getSymfonyLibDir().'/plugins',
      sfConfig::get('sf_plugins_dir'),
    );

    foreach ($finder->in($dirs) as $path)
    {
      $pluginPaths[basename($path)] = $path;
    }

    foreach ($this->overriddenPluginPaths as $plugin => $path)
    {
      $pluginPaths[$plugin] = $path;
    }

    return $pluginPaths;
  }

  /**
   * Manually sets the location of a particular plugin.
   * 
   * This method can be used to ease functional testing of plugins. It is not
   * intended to support sharing plugins between projects, as many plugins
   * save project specific code (to /lib/form/base, for example).
   * 
   * @param string $plugin
   * @param string $path
   */
  public function setPluginPath($plugin, $path)
  {
    $this->overriddenPluginPaths[$plugin] = realpath($path);
  }

  /**
   * Returns the configuration for the requested plugin.
   * 
   * @param   string $name
   * 
   * @return  sfPluginConfiguration
   */
  public function getPluginConfiguration($name)
  {
    if (!isset($this->pluginConfigurations[$name]))
    {
      throw new InvalidArgumentException(sprintf('There is no configuration object for the "%s" object.', $name));
    }

    return $this->pluginConfigurations[$name];
  }

  /**
   * Returns the event dispatcher.
   *
   * @return sfEventDispatcher A sfEventDispatcher instance
   */
  public function getEventDispatcher()
  {
    return $this->dispatcher;
  }

  /**
   * Returns the symfony lib directory.
   *
   * @return string The symfony lib directory
   */
  public function getSymfonyLibDir()
  {
    return $this->symfonyLibDir;
  }

  /**
   * Returns the active configuration.
   *
   * @return sfProjectConfiguration The current sfProjectConfiguration instance
   */
  static public function getActive()
  {
    if (!self::hasActive())
    {
      throw new RuntimeException('There is no active configuration.');
    }

    return self::$active;
  }

  /**
   * Returns true if these is an active configuration.
   * 
   * @return boolean
   */
  static public function hasActive()
  {
    return null !== self::$active;
  }

  /**
   * Guesses the project root directory.
   *
   * @return string The project root directory
   */
  static public function guessRootDir()
  {
    $r = new ReflectionClass('ProjectConfiguration');

    return realpath(dirname($r->getFileName()).'/..');
  }

  /**
   * Returns a sfApplicationConfiguration configuration for a given application.
   *
   * @param string            $application    An application name
   * @param string            $environment    The environment name
   * @param Boolean           $debug          true to enable debug mode
   * @param string            $rootDir        The project root directory
   * @param sfEventDispatcher $dispatcher     An event dispatcher
   *
   * @return sfApplicationConfiguration A sfApplicationConfiguration instance
   */
  static public function getApplicationConfiguration($application, $environment, $debug, $rootDir = null, sfEventDispatcher $dispatcher = null)
  {
    $class = $application.'Configuration';

    if (null === $rootDir)
    {
      $rootDir = self::guessRootDir();
    }

    if (!file_exists($file = $rootDir.'/apps/'.$application.'/config/'.$class.'.class.php'))
    {
      throw new InvalidArgumentException(sprintf('The application "%s" does not exist.', $application));
    }

    require_once $file;

    return new $class($environment, $debug, $rootDir, $dispatcher);
  }

  /**
   * Calls methods defined via sfEventDispatcher.
   *
   * @param string $method The method name
   * @param array  $arguments The method arguments
   *
   * @return mixed The returned value of the called method
   */
  public function __call($method, $arguments)
  {
    $event = $this->dispatcher->notifyUntil(new sfEvent($this, 'configuration.method_not_found', array('method' => $method, 'arguments' => $arguments)));
    if (!$event->isProcessed())
    {
      throw new sfException(sprintf('Call to undefined method %s::%s.', get_class($this), $method));
    }

    return $event->getReturnValue();
  }
}