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.

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### *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.

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### *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]


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Mexico raised borrowing costs for the first time since 2008 following Wednesday’s increase by the Federal Reserve, saying that failing to react to the U.S. move could lead to a disorderly selloff in the nation’s currency and spur faster inflation. The peso erased its loss.

Banco de Mexico’s board, led by Governor Agustin Carstens, boosted the overnight rate 0.25 percentage point to 3.25 percent Thursday from a record-low 3 percent, as forecast by 21 of the 26 economists surveyed by Bloomberg. Five expected no change. The Fed lifted borrowing costs for the first time in almost a decade, exiting record lax monetary policy that encouraged investors to pour money on higher-yielding developing nations.

The Mexican central bank’s forward guidance was little changed from October, with the board saying it will focus attention on Mexico’s monetary posture relative to the U.S., the exchange rate’s impact on consumer prices and the evolution of slack in the economy. While inflation is at an almost five-decade low and growth remains weak, Mexican policy makers have been concerned that the long-awaited rate liftoff in the U.S., Mexico’s primary trade partner, could lead to capital outflows and financial instability in their country.

The central bank wants “to be able to take additional measures with all flexibility and in the moment that conditions require them," the central bank said in the statement accompanying today’s decision.

The peso erased a loss of as much as 1 percent, gaining 0.1 percent to 16.9615 per dollar at 2:38 p.m. New York time. The currency on Monday weakened to its lowest against the dollar since a 1993 re-denomination in anticipation of the Fed’s decision.

The central bank said in its statement Thursday that the growth outlook has improved amid strengthening investment and consumption, and that it sees inflation near the 3 percent target over the next two years.

"We maintain our view that Banxico has some room to hike less than the Fed in 2016 given inflation under control, low pass-through and fiscal consolidation," Carlos Capistran, chief Mexico economist at Bank of America Corp., said in a note to clients."We see very little in the statement to think that Banxico could hike more than the Fed.”

The central bank has spent about $24 billion in 2015 on intervention programs to support the currency amid concern a smaller rate advantage versus the U.S. could lead investors to pull funds from Latin America’s second-largest economy. The Fed’s increase on Wednesday briefly reduced Mexico’s rate premium over the U.S. to 2.5 percentage points, the smallest since Mexico adopted a new benchmark in 2008.

Policy makers were able to keep the key rate at a record low as inflation decelerated to the slowest pace in more than four decades and the central bank cut its 2015 growth forecast four times amid declining oil output and a slower-than-anticipated U.S. recovery. Thursday’s rate increase brings to an end an almost seven-year period beginning with Carstens’s predecessor, Guillermo Ortiz, in which Banxico cut rates 11 times as the economy struggled with the global financial crisis and its aftermath.

Many economists anticipated that Mexico would follow the Fed after Banxico in July changed its meeting schedule for the rest of 2015 to be able to better react to U.S. moves. Mexico’s policy makers have repeatedly stressed the importance of their monetary stance relative to the U.S.

The Federal Open Market Committee unanimously voted Wednesday to set the new target range for the federal funds rate at 0.25 percent to 0.5 percent, up from zero to 0.25 percent. It signaled that the pace of subsequent increases will be “gradual.”

The peso plunged 23 percent in the past year and a half through Wednesday, reflecting the decline in oil prices and expectations for higher U.S. borrowing costs. Crude’s drop and falling output at state-owned producer Petroleos Mexicanos have hurt the Mexican economy and forced the government to cut spending.

Policy makers have said that while they’re on alert for signs that the peso is stoking broader inflation, the currency’s slump has had a limited impact on consumer prices. Annual inflation slowed to 2.21 percent in November and has been below the central bank’s 3 percent target for seven months.

— With assistance by Rafael Gayol

( Updates with central bank comments starting in first paragraph. )