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]


How to Make a Fetch Proxy in Javascript to Avoid CORS Errors with APIs crashdaddy Follow Apr 13 · 4 min read

Are you tired of CORS errors? Of course. We all are.

How many times have you gotten all excited about a new API only to discover that when you try to get the data all you seem to end up with is this nonsense cluttering up your console?

Cross-Origin Request Blocked: The Same Origin Policy disallows reading the remote resource at $somesite

What’s the problem? The problem is that the server that is providing the API has not been set up to allow CROSS-ORIGIN-RESOURCE-SHARING (“CORS,” get it?).

And it might not be an accident on the part of the server administrator at the API. They might have it disabled for some reason, even though common sense suggests that goes against the spirit of providing a public API in the first place.

Here’s what developer.mozilla.org has to say about it:

For security reasons, browsers restrict cross-origin HTTP requests initiated from scripts. For example, XMLHttpRequest and the Fetch API follow the same-origin policy. This means that a web application using those APIs can only request resources from the same origin the application was loaded from, unless the response from other origins includes the right CORS headers. The CORS mechanism supports secure cross-origin requests and data transfers between browsers and servers. Modern browsers use CORS in APIs such as XMLHttpRequest or Fetch to mitigate the risks of cross-origin HTTP requests.

I made a repl.it to demonstrate the principle.

// build a function to retrieve data from an API! const getData = () => {

// the API endpoint

let url = “https://bing.com/covid/data"; // call the API

fetch(url) .then(res => res.json())

.then(data => { const entries = Object.entries(data) for(var [key,value] of entries) {

document.getElementById(“output”).innerHTML += key+”: “ + value + “<br/>”; }

})

.catch(error => {

console.log(error.message);

})

} // call dat function!

getData();

All this does is…nothing, because it returns a CORS error. What it should be doing is requesting the API, looping through the object and outputting the keys and values to a div called “output.”

Of course, if you’ve already run into that problem a time or two or a thousand, then you’ve discovered this nifty little tool to circumvent the CORS error.

By simply adding “https://cors-anywhere.herokuapp.com/” in front of the API URL you will be calling a proxy server that will send the request on your behalf and then return the data to you.

Try it on that repl.it above and you’ll see it’s a pretty easy solution, but today we’re going to build our own API Proxy.

Why? I’m glad you asked. Because:

herokuapp has rate-limits on their cors-anywhere link. Last I checked it was down to two-hundred hits/hour. That might sound like a lot during development, but what about when your exciting app takes off and two-hundred and one people want to use it?! building your own proxy gives you more flexibility and control into its design and implementation you’re a computer programmer and you like programming computers

We’re going to build our Fetch Proxy on repl.it, but you can build it on your own server if it provides NodeJS, ExpressJS and Axios.

Here’s the Fetch Proxy we’re building:

Looks pretty simple, right? It is! Let’s break down the code.

const express = require(‘express’);

const axios = require(‘axios’);

const bodyParser = require(‘body-parser’);

const cors = require(‘cors’);

const CircularJSON = require(‘circular-json’); const app = express(); app.use(bodyParser.json()); app.use(bodyParser.urlencoded({ extended: true })); app.use(cors()); // call the API app.get(‘/’, (req, res) => { axios.get(‘https://bing.com/covid/data') .then(data => { res.send(CircularJSON.stringify(data.data)); }) .catch(error=> { console.log(error.message); }) }); app.listen(3000, () => console.log(‘server started’));

I took out the comments for brevity.

What are we doing? First we’re requiring “ExpressJS” so it will act like a server and be ready whenever anybody needs it. You won’t need to keep your repl.it open or do anything weird like that. It’s just ready to work when called.

Here’s how you call it: https://CORS-buster--crashdaddy.repl.co

So in other words, when you go to fetch the data from the API you’re wanting, just use that link instead of the API endpoint. Then the server calls the API using the AXIOS “get” method and returns the data to you.

This is because the AXIOS “get” method is not constrained by the same CORS rules that prevent your usual fetch from working.

Then when the data is returned, we just hand it to you to do what you want with it:

res.send(CircularJSON.stringify(data.data));

You won’t always need “CircularJSON,” but this API does need it to parse the results properly. Usually you can just stringify the data and res.send it and you’re done!

The last line is how express does all this goodness without you having to be involved all the time or keeping your repl.it open:

app.listen(3000, () => console.log(‘server started’));

Now that you can build your own proxy, that’s one less external dependency to worry about. Plus you can customize it for any APIs you need to, and the only rate limits you’ll ever experience are the ones you impose (once you’ve put it on your own server.)

Here’s a live example of me using this method.

Here’s my proxy that calls the Bing Covid API. You can fork that and just change the API URL to any API you want and it’ll work just fine.

And here’s where you can buy me coffee!