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:

Packaged python .app file crashing, but packaged python .sh file working fine

I've produced an app using Python 3.4.3, Pyqt4 and some other extras (Poppler being among them) on OS X Yosemite.
I'm using cx_freeze to produce a working .app file and eventually, a working msi file. I've been testing the app works properly after building it using the build command as in "python3 setup.py build". This all works fine, no unexpected crashes.
Moved on to packaging it using "python3 setup.py bdist_dmg". Opened the dmg file/app file, they crash instantly giving this error:
Process:               main [1098]
Path:                  /Users/USER/*/FYP-0.1.app/Contents/MacOS/main
Identifier:            main
Version:               0
Code Type:             X86-64 (Native)
Parent Process:        ??? [1]
Responsible:           main [1098]
User ID:               501

Date/Time:             2015-05-12 02:18:16.867 +0100
OS Version:            Mac OS X 10.10.3 (14D131)
Report Version:        11
Anonymous UUID:        8A613A61-D35F-9A4C-8E97-57069A95BF20

Time Awake Since Boot: 1300 seconds

Crashed Thread:        0  Dispatch queue: com.apple.main-thread

Exception Type:        EXC_BAD_ACCESS (SIGSEGV)
Exception Codes:       KERN_INVALID_ADDRESS at 0x0000000000000000

VM Regions Near 0:
--> 
__TEXT                 0000000103135000-0000000103138000 [   12K] r-  x/rwx SM=COW  /Users/USER/*/FYP-0.1.app/Contents/MacOS/main

Thread 0 Crashed:: Dispatch queue: com.apple.main-thread
0   QtGui                           0x000000010ecf126b   QApplication::setActiveWindow(QWidget*) + 315
1   QtGui                           0x000000010ec90b7d  onApplicationWindowChangedActivation(QWidget*, bool) + 100
2   com.apple.CoreFoundation        0x00007fff8e99045c __CFNOTIFICATIONCENTER_IS_CALLING_OUT_TO_AN_OBSERVER__ + 12
3   com.apple.CoreFoundation        0x00007fff8e880634 _CFXNotificationPost + 3140
4   com.apple.Foundation            0x00007fff94cd29d1 -[NSNotificationCenter postNotificationName:object:userInfo:] + 66
5   com.apple.AppKit                0x00007fff9048dbd9 -[NSWindow becomeKeyWindow] + 1406
6   com.apple.AppKit                0x00007fff9048cf3e -[NSWindow _changeKeyAndMainLimitedOK:] + 795
7   com.apple.AppKit                0x00007fff9048cb36 -[NSWindow _makeKeyRegardlessOfVisibility] + 98
8   com.apple.AppKit                0x00007fff9048ca9e -[NSWindow makeKeyAndOrderFront:] + 27
9   QtGui                           0x00000001045cfea7 QWidgetPrivate::show_sys() + 629
10  QtGui                           0x000000010466c39c QWidgetPrivate::show_helper() + 432
11  QtGui                           0x000000010466ccce QWidget::setVisible(bool) + 800
12  PyQt4.QtGui.so                  0x0000000103f40634 sipQMainWindow::setVisible(bool) + 100
13  PyQt4.QtGui.so                  0x00000001040f7ed9 meth_QWidget_show(_object*, _object*) + 105
14  Python                          0x0000000103315ad5 PyEval_EvalFrameEx + 22129
15  Python                          0x0000000103318f12 fast_function + 203
16  Python                          0x0000000103315964 PyEval_EvalFrameEx + 21760
17  Python                          0x00000001033102ad PyEval_EvalCodeEx + 1622
18  Python                          0x000000010329e7ab function_call + 372
19  Python                          0x000000010327e576 PyObject_Call + 103
20  Python                          0x000000010328fca8 method_call +   136
21  Python                          0x000000010327e576 PyObject_Call + 103
22  Python                          0x00000001032c45b2 slot_tp_init + 57
23  Python                          0x00000001032c1b48 type_call + 172
24  Python                          0x000000010327e576 PyObject_Call + 103
25  Python                          0x000000010331582a PyEval_EvalFrameEx + 21446
26  Python                          0x00000001033102ad PyEval_EvalCodeEx + 1622
27  Python                          0x000000010330fc51 PyEval_EvalCode + 63
28  Python                          0x000000010330d6e3 builtin_exec + 536
29  Python                          0x0000000103315ad5 PyEval_EvalFrameEx + 22129
30  Python                          0x00000001033102ad PyEval_EvalCodeEx + 1622
31  Python                          0x000000010330fc51 PyEval_EvalCode + 63
32  main                            0x0000000103136cc5 main + 1957
33  libdyld.dylib                   0x00007fff986995c9 start + 1

Thread 1:: Dispatch queue: com.apple.libdispatch-manager
0   libsystem_kernel.dylib          0x00007fff91651232 kevent64 + 10
1   libdispatch.dylib               0x00007fff96fd0a6a _dispatch_mgr_thread + 52

Thread 2:
0   libsystem_kernel.dylib          0x00007fff9165094a __workq_kernreturn + 10
1   libsystem_pthread.dylib         0x00007fff92c4e40d start_wqthread + 13

Thread 3:
0   libsystem_kernel.dylib          0x00007fff9165094a __workq_kernreturn + 10
1   libsystem_pthread.dylib         0x00007fff92c4e40d start_wqthread + 13

Thread 4:
0   libsystem_kernel.dylib          0x00007fff9165094a __workq_kernreturn + 10
1   libsystem_pthread.dylib         0x00007fff92c4e40d start_wqthread + 13

Thread 5:
0   libsystem_kernel.dylib          0x00007fff9165094a __workq_kernreturn + 10
1   libsystem_pthread.dylib         0x00007fff92c4e40d start_wqthread + 13

Thread 6:
0   libsystem_kernel.dylib          0x00007fff9165094a __workq_kernreturn + 10
1   libsystem_pthread.dylib         0x00007fff92c4e40d start_wqthread + 13

Thread 0 crashed with X86 Thread State (64-bit):
  rax: 0x0000000000000000  rbx: 0x00007fbe8322a670  rcx: 0x00007fbe8326d0a0  rdx: 0x0000000000000002
  rdi: 0x00007fbe8322a670  rsi: 0x0000000000000001  rbp: 0x00007fff5cac8ea0  rsp: 0x00007fff5cac8df0
   r8: 0x0000000000000000   r9: 0x00007fbe830f90a0  r10: 0x0000000000000011  r11: 0x00007fff7bbdc190
  r12: 0x00007fbe8322a670  r13: 0x00000000000f42cd  r14: 0x00007fbe83296370  r15: 0x000000010f578228
  rip: 0x000000010ecf126b  rfl: 0x0000000000010202  cr2: 0x0000000000000000

Logical CPU:     0
Error Code:      0x00000004
Trap Number:     14

There's a load more but I'm not sure how much is relevant. Here is my setup.py file:
from cx_Freeze import setup, Executable
import sys
import os

base = None
if sys.platform == "win32":
    base = "Win32GUI"

zips = ["implementation/primaries/GUI/designer_files",
         "implementation/primaries/GUI/themes",     "implementation/primaries/GUI/images",
     "implementation/primaries/scripts"]
build_exe_options = {"packages": ["os"], "excludes": ["tkinter"],
                 "include_files":zips}

setup(
    name='FYP',
    version='0.1',
    packages=['implementation', 'implementation.primaries',     'implementation.primaries.GUI', 'implementation.primaries.scripts',
              'implementation.primaries.GUI.pyqt_plugins',     'implementation.primaries.Drawing',     'implementation.primaries.Drawing.classes',
          'implementation.primaries.Drawing.classes.tree_cls',     'implementation.primaries.ExtractMetadata',
              'implementation.primaries.ExtractMetadata.classes',     'implementation.primaries.ImportOnlineDBs','implementation.primaries.ImportOnlineDBs.classes'],
    description='MuseLib',
    options = {"build_exe": build_exe_options},
    executables = [Executable("implementation/main.py", base=base)]
)

Not sure what the problem is, I saw a few other people having similar problems but they seem to be on either older versions of Python or older versions of OS X, and the fixes didn't solve my problem. Any suggestions for how to proceed would be appreciated.

A:

Found a better way to debug this: right click on the app file, "view package contents", MacOS > select the executable with the same name as the file given in setup.py (for me this was main). 
Error I then got:
QWidget: Must construct a QApplication before a QPaintDevice
I fixed this by initialising my Application object, then initialising my main window object, then showing the main window, and then calling a load method which set up the window. I was originally doing that part inside the constructor which was for some reason giving problems.
I'm now having issues with opening/closing windows and opening others on close, but that's probably best for another question or session of googling.