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]


Polls on impeachment show a sharp partisan divide on whether Trump should be removed from office for pressuring the Ukrainian government to investigate his political rivals. But Senate Democrats’ focus on securing a fair process for the trial appears to be popular, which can only be helped by their claims of neutrality.

New Friday polling shared early with POLITICO by Ipsos and FiveThirtyEight.com suggests the public is more responsive to Democratic calls for testimony from key witnesses. In the survey, 57 percent of respondents want the Senate trial to feature new witnesses and 86 percent think senators should try to be impartial jurors.

The idea of impartial senators is laughable to many Republicans, who note presidential candidates like Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) have called for Trump’s removal. And many in the GOP have done little to hide their plans to exonerate the president in “total coordination” with the White House, as McConnell (R-Ky.) put it.

“There’s not one impartial juror of the 100 in the Senate,” said Sen. Mike Braun (R-Ind.). “I’m going to vote to acquit unless there’s something new that comes up, and I don’t anticipate that happening.”

While many senators hope Schumer and McConnell can strike a deal on rules to govern a trial to give the episode some sheen of bipartisanship, McConnell has a fallback plan. If Republicans can hold 51 of their 53 members in line, they can vote down any motions in the trial to call witnesses that might expose the president to new damning evidence.

McConnell and Schumer made no progress over the holiday break, aides said. The leaders are likely to give some update when they speak on the Senate floor Friday.

As Schumer and McConnell battle over the contours of the trial, Democrats seem to think they have the messaging edge. It’s not just public polling that backs them up.

Already, GOP Sens. Susan Collins of Maine and Lisa Murkowski of Alaska have expressed discomfort with McConnell’s position — evidence that the Republican Party may not be totally unified heading into a critical month for Trump’s presidency.

If Schumer can win over at least three GOP senators on procedural questions, Democrats could deny McConnell’s bid to move the trial along under party line votes.

The Democratic focus on the trial’s process could change, particularly once it starts. And some senators have reached their breaking point as the White House continues to withhold documents and witnesses.

“The president’s actions are impeachable and worthy of removal, and personally I think it would be kind of disingenuous to not share my opinion given how much information I have in front of me,” Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) said in an interview. But he added that he’s “willing to hear contrary evidence from the president and willing to change my mind.”

Democrats also argue a drip-drip of new information in recent days bolsters their case. The website Just Security published emails Thursday that demonstrate the Pentagon had legal concerns about Trump’s hold on military aid to Ukraine. That followed a New York Times story this week providing new details about the role Mulvaney played in executing the president’s request to freeze the aid.

Potential Democratic swing votes at the trial like Joe Manchin of West Virginia, Doug Jones of Alabama and Kyrsten Sinema of Arizona have offered little indication for how they might come down on a final vote to convict the president. Sinema has highlighted her role as a juror in the impeachment trial, while Manchin said he has “no clue” where he’ll be.

Jones, who faces a competitive Senate race in Alabama, said over the holiday recess that he’s waiting to see “if the dots get connected” and suggested he’s open to acquitting Trump if that’s where the evidence leads.

Sen. Chris Coons of Delaware, a centrist Democrat, said the Senate trial is Trump’s chance to defend himself after the White House stonewalled the House impeachment proceedings.

“If he’s got a case to make, now’s the time to make it,” Coons said. “I am obligated to keep an open mind. If Secretary [Mike] Pompeo or Mick Mulvaney came in and testified and explained some of what happened, that might help.”

The Senate Democratic push for more witnesses and documents comes after the House voted to impeach Trump in December for abuse of power and obstruction of Congress. Speaker Nancy Pelosi has said she doesn’t plan to announce House managers or submit the articles of impeachment to the Senate until she knows how the trial will be conducted.

While Senate Republicans have accused Democrats of wanting to redo what they see as a rushed impeachment process in the House, Schumer and his caucus say that it is the Senate’s obligation to obtain documents and additional testimony as part of the trial — and that the White House should want to comply if there’s nothing to hide.

“Chuck Schumer has proposed witnesses with direct knowledge and that’s why I don’t think anyone should object,” said Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.), a liberal who is maintaining neutrality. “Especially a president who maintains his innocence.”

Democrats are hoping that moderate Republicans like Collins, Murkowski and perhaps Mitt Romney of Utah and Lamar Alexander of Tennessee will join their calls for witnesses and documents at the outset of the impeachment trial and give them the 51 votes they need to win a motion.

But so far, no Republicans have explicitly backed Democrats’ demands. Collins said in a recent interview with Maine Public Radio that she was “open to witnesses” in the impeachment trial but that it was “premature to decide who should be called until we see the evidence that is presented.”

Senate Republicans have so far leaned toward waiting to decide to bring in witnesses until after the impeachment trial begins and both sides can present their arguments. McConnell regularly notes that’s how Bill Clinton’s impeachment trial went forward.

Should Democrats fail to secure Republican support for additional testimony, they’ll be left with the facts brought forward from the House impeachment proceedings. For many, that is likely to be enough.

“I would be prepared to vote to convict him,” said Sen. Mazie Hirono (D-Hawaii). “Without any exculpatory evidence that he’s prepared to bring forth, what we have in front of us are the facts and the facts call for him to be impeached.”