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]


Q:

Testing views with will_paginate Gem using Capybara/Rspec

Doing Michael Hartl's Rails Tutorial, on chapter 10, section 5, exercise 2. I am - very simply - trying to write tests to ensure that a pagination div appears on a couple pages using the will_paginate gem (this seems to be Hartl's preferred method of testing whether pagination works), but when I add the following code..
subject { page }
.
.
.
it { should have_selector('div.pagination') }

..it returns..
  1) UserPages profile page 
     Failure/Error: it { should have_selector('div.pagination') }
       expected css "div.pagination" to return something

This is especially odd because in this particular _spec file, this same Rspec code is passing in some tests and failing in others (I'll highlight this below). Also the pagination div is present in the source code in my browser, and of course it's working fine.
Because it fails in some places and not others, I got to assuming that this is somehow a "scope"- or assignment-type issue related to will_paginate - you see, for the failed tests, the content being paginated is actually part of a "Microposts" controller, but the pages/views being tested are handled by the "Users" controller. For the passing tests, the view and controller are both "Users".
Could that be the problem? It's also possible that my FactoryGirl setup/invocation is broken and not triggering the pagination code in test for some reason. I'm a Rails n00b - and actually totally new to programming - so thanks ya'll. :)
(also, p.s., how do I make my code colorful and pretty on SO?)
/spec/requests/user_pages_spec.rb

require 'spec_helper' # Omitted from below - I don't think this is relevant.

describe "UserPages" do

  subject { page }

  describe "index" do # This is the block where it is PASSING..

    let(:user) { FactoryGirl.create(:user) } # I'll include my /spec/factories.rb file below

    before(:all)  { 30.times { FactoryGirl.create(:user) } }
    after(:all)   { User.delete_all } # I'll omit my /app/models/user.rb file - I don't think it's relevant to the problem

    before do
      valid_signin user # References /spec/support/utilities.rb to sign in as a valid user, but I will omit this since this is part of the working tests
      visit users_path # This is /app/views/users/index.html.erb - this is where SUCCESSFUL pagination testing occurs
    end

    describe "pagination" do

      it { should have_selector('div.pagination') } #PASS!! As I would expect
  .
  .
  .
  end

  describe "profile page" do
    let(:user) { FactoryGirl.create(:user) }
    let!(:m1) { FactoryGirl.create(:micropost, user: user, content: "Awesome")} # Used for other tests
    let!(:m2) { FactoryGirl.create(:micropost, user: user, content: "Sauce") } # Used for other tests

    before(:all)  { 30.times { FactoryGirl.create(:micropost) } } # Is this constructed properly? Perhaps the posts are not created, and that's why the failure to render the paginate code in test.
    after(:all)   { user.microposts.delete_all } # I have tested with and without this line of code - it fails both ways.

    before { visit user_path(user) } # /app/views/users/show.html.erb

    it { should have_selector('div.pagination') } # FAIL!!! This is the line in question that generates the error above.
    .
   .
  .
 .
end

/app/views/users/index.html.erb (pagination working on site, test working also)
<%= provide(:title, 'All users') %>
<h1>All users</h1>

<%= will_paginate %>

<ul class="users">
  <%= render @users %>
</ul>

<%= will_paginate %>

/app/views/users/show.html.erb (pagination working on site, test failing)
<% provide(:title, @user.name) %>
<div class="row">
.
.
.
  <div class="span8">
    <% if @user.microposts.any? %>
      <h3>Microposts (<%= @user.microposts.count %>)</h3>
      <ol class="microposts">
        <%= render @microposts %>
      </ol>
      <%= will_paginate @microposts %> # Here is where I declare that pagination should occur on @microposts, NOT @users
    <% end %>
  </div>
</div>

/spec/requests/factories.rb
FactoryGirl.define do
  factory :user do
    sequence(:name)   { |n| "Person #{n}" }
    sequence(:email)  { |n| "person_#{n}@example.com" }
    password  "secret"
    password_confirmation "secret"

    factory :admin do
      admin true
    end
  end

  factory :micropost do
    content "Lorem ipsum"
    user
  end
end

/Gemfile
source 'https://rubygems.org'

gem 'rails', '3.2.3'
gem 'pg', '0.12.2'
gem 'bootstrap-sass', '2.0.0'
gem 'bcrypt-ruby', '3.0.1'
gem 'faker', '1.0.1'
gem 'will_paginate', '3.0.3'
gem 'bootstrap-will_paginate', '0.0.6'

group :development do
    gem 'guard-rspec', '0.5.5'
    gem 'annotate', '~> 2.4.1.beta'
end

# Gems used only for assets and not required
# in production environments by default.
group :assets do
  gem 'sass-rails',   '3.2.4'
  gem 'coffee-rails', '3.2.2'
  gem 'uglifier', '1.2.3'
end

gem 'jquery-rails', '2.0.0'

group :test, :development do
  gem 'rspec-rails', '2.9.0'
end

group :test do
    gem 'capybara', '1.1.2'
    gem 'rb-fsevent', '0.4.3.1', :require => false
    gem 'growl', '1.0.3'
    gem 'guard-spork', '0.3.2'
    gem 'spork', '0.9.0'
    gem 'factory_girl_rails', '1.4.0'
end

edit: found this article related to will_paginate and view testing, but don't understand it honestly (probably due to the syntax).. could it be somehow related? 

A:

When you use:
before(:all)  { 30.times { FactoryGirl.create(:user) } }

You already have an user created so the total count goes up to 31 and so it paginates (pagination with will_paginate shows 30 records per page by default).
Try creating 31 microposts instead of 30, it should pass.
before(:each) { 31.times { FactoryGirl.create(:micropost, user: user) } }

Edit: I forgot to pass the :user to the micropost Factory, it should work now (is the code I have on my tests and it passes)