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]


TheFormTool

TheFormTool is document assembly software (also known as document automation or forms creation). TheFormTool operates within Microsoft Word for Windows.

TheFormTool uses an interview metaphor for gathering information. A form's Author creates interview Questions and determines the effects of their Answers. TheFormTool enables a subject-area expert to create a Word document and instill in it the ability to mimic the Author's decision-making skills.

TheFormTool allows document Authors to create intelligent forms via a simple, menu-driven interface, using point-and-click commands rather than typed program codes to deploy repetitions, insertions, binary and Boolean logic, and math and date computations, as well as embedded rules for grammar and syntax. Form Users provide Answers to the Questions. TheFormTool then automatically completes the document as the Author would have done if he or she were to craft it manually. In addition, TheFormTool PRO offers five types of math functions—finance, basic, descriptive, logical, and time.

A form created with TheFormTool is a MS Word document that can be edited, saved, shared and managed just as any other Word document or template. According to Eric Zaidins, the  typical user of this "remarkable software" can "be creating basic forms in minutes" at a fraction of the cost of some alternatives.  Data captured by TheFormTool PRO can be stored in an XML file and is available for later reuse. According to the American Bar Association's Law Practice Today, TheFormTool "allow(s) a lawyer to set up a document that can be auto-filled with absolutely no programming skills."  According to the editors of CNET, "It's one of the most capable Word add-ins we've tried, and one that adds the most to Word's already considerable capabilities.

While originally directed to lawyers, TheFormTool "is useful in the creation and distribution of any document ranging from sales pitches and other form letters to thank-you notes to friends and relatives."  According to Accounting Today, "The software can be used in audit reports, asset purchase agreements, appraisals, assessments, bankruptcy filings, bids, contracts, complaints, compliance certificates, evaluations, fee agreements, interview summaries, leases, mortgages, patient intake, history and evaluation, pleadings, reports of all kinds, statements of work, and other types of documents."

History 
TheFormTool was developed in 2011 by Snapdone, Inc. of Vashon, Washington, and first publicly introduced at a regional meeting of NALS, the national association of legal professionals, in June of that year.  A month later, Scott Campbell, TheFormTool's developer, demonstrated it at the Washington State Bar Association's 2011 Solo and Small Firm Conference.

In September 2011, Snapdone and Your Dollar Matters, Inc. created a joint venture to further develop TheFormTool and market it to law firms in the United States. TheFormTool and TheFormTool PRO were first distributed generally in the United States in December 2011, and its first international delivery was in Hobart, Tasmania, Australia in January 2012. A significant percentage of commercial (non-law) customers use TheFormTool to create an array of forms: estimates, bids, RFPs, SOWs and bills of materials, among other uses.

Products 
An unrestricted lifetime license is included with the free version of TheFormTool. The free version allows a form Author to call for, and a User to supply, text, numbers, or dates that TheFormTool software can then use to automatically complete a form. Each individual use of an Answer within a form can be formatted separately. Date offsets into the past and future can be computed from the date supplied as an Answer, taking into account workdays, holidays, weeks, months and years.

TheFormTool PRO provides additional features and functions that enable a document to mimic an Author's complex reasoning using conditional decisioning, derived answers, nested logic operators, two dozen math functions, pronoun, singular/plural and count fields, lists, master lists, and choices to construct a document customized for its circumstances. TheFormTool PRO supports shared data and templates and network operations.

Developments 
In February 2013, TheFormTool PRO v2.4 was distributed to owners of TheFormTool PRO as a free update. TheFormTool PRO v2.4 is more than six times as fast as previous versions.

In February 2013, Your Dollar Matters, Inc. spun off its sponsorship and marketing of TheFormTool to a subsidiary, TheFormTool, LLC.

Awards 
TheFormTool awarded a “Spectacular” 5-star rating by CNET (2/2012)

TheFormTool PRO awarded an “A” TechnoScore in TechnoLawyer's SmallLaw (7/2012)

TheFormTool PRO selected as a “Top 10 Product of 2012” by TechnoLawyer (#4) (12/2012)

See also 
Document Assembly

Document Automation

Intelligent Document

External links 
 TheFormTool

References

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