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]


When Netflix’s ruthless political drama House of Cards launched in 2013, the concept of a megalomaniac at the helm of the Oval Office seemed much closer to fantasy than reality. But now, in the wake of Donald Trump’s takeover of the White House, the show’s co-star Robin Wright, who plays the quiet, stoic but cutthroat Claire Underwood, wife to Kevin Spacey’s narcissist President Francis Underwood, joked that political reality has become stranger than fiction.

“He’s [Trump] stolen all of our ideas for season six,” quipped Wright, speaking Thursday at a Kering Women In Motion talk in Cannes.

“I’ve got to see the hope somewhere,” she said, before adding she wanted to see Michelle Obama take the top job someday. “I think she’d make a great President.”

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Cannes Film Festival

Wright is hitting the Croisette with her debut feature short The Dark Of Night, starring Leslie Bibb, Sam Rockwell and Callie Thorne and written by Denise Meyers. She directs the 10-minute noir thriller about an unemployed insurance adjuster who finds herself in the wrong place at the wrong time. The film is screening in the festival’s Cannes Classics section.

“It was a labor of love,” said Wright of the crowdfunded project. It’s not her first time behind the lense either: Wright has directed seven episodes of House Of Cards after her co-star Spacey turned down the offer to direct. “Kev said, ‘I’m too busy, I’m too busy,’ so I said, ‘I’ll do it.’ They said ‘OK, let’s try it.’ They gifted me that. I’ve had cinema school through Netflix.”

Her career as an actress has, she said, helped shape her abilities behind the camera. “The principal difference is, when you direct, that’s a title. It’s an alpha position. You’re directing someone to do something. It’s like watching an animal prey or watch for food…To watch it as a director, it’s more important to let the actor play a little bit because they have to get it out of their system. Let them shake their hair out and run around in the dog park.”

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When Wright was initially offered the part of Claire in House Of Cards, she admits she was reticent to return to television but the fact that it was sold to her on the basis that they were going to develop her character, one that she could help create, was the reason she said yes.

“Claire Underwood is the best of both sexes,” she said. “Francis annihilates people. He devours. He’s so effusive. He’s so direct and so verbal and building that balance between her quietness and stoicism and observing was key.”

She added: “She’s his Lady Macbeth to his Richard III.”

The conversation about gender parity in the film business, particularly the lack of female directors in the movie pool, is one that the business needs to keep having, she said. “It’s about opening up perspective,” she said, adding that it’s not just more women, but more nationalities that need to be called upon to take the plunge into the director’s seat. “Can we just get more nationalities and more perspectives in the film industry just to see through their lens?”

She added: “Feminism means equality. Period. Equal work and equal pay.”

Since being on House Of Cards, Wright said her confidence as a woman in the workplace has grown. “We’re all producers on it. There’s a team of us working and evolving the show. We didn’t know the arc and where it was going to end…but we are all equally important on the show.”

Wright revealed that they already had an end in mind for the show, but she refused to disclose any details.

Netflix has been the subject of controversy here in Cannes this year. After two of the streamer’s projects – Okja and The Meyerowitz Stories – were selected to screen in competition at the fest, French exhibitors were up in arms with the fact the festival was supporting films that were not geared towards a theatrical release. The outcry even prompted the festival to deem that, from 2018 going forward, all films screening in the festival were subject to a local theatrical release.

When queried about the controversy, Wright was unaware of the local debate.

“I can’t comment here,” she said. “I work in the States for a company that launched a streaming show and we’ve never done this before.” Wright praised the fact that Netflix enabled customers to watch the program wherever they wanted and for as long as they wanted. “We’ve never had that ability [before],” she said.

But Wright added: “The movie theater will forever be the first choice of course. I think it’s rude for people to watch movies on their phones – it’s rude to the filmmakers.”