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]


Sony’s PlayStation 5 and Microsoft’s Xbox Project Scarlett will release in the Fall of 2020, yet here I am playing a PlayStation 3 system I re-purchase used a few months ago. I haven’t actually turned on my PlayStation 4 in 2-3 weeks now as I spend the little gaming time I have truly enjoying one of the great classics of sports gaming: EA Sport’s NCAA Football ’14. This is a simple guide to help you get up and running with console college football gaming again.

Buy a Used Console, and Find a Copy of the Game

The latter of these two will be much more challenging, and you may be surprised with how much a copy of the game costs these days. My suggestion is to setup a search/ping from an app like OfferUp for when someone mistakenly tries to sell it for $10. I ended up buying mine at Game Stop for about $40, but those prices seem to be increasing.

My Setup

I’ll get into some finer details of my setup below, but to give you the overall picture, I just finished up my 2013 season after choosing Temple. You can read more about that career in this thread. I am actually not a big fan of the rebuild as I feel it’s an over-used and played-out theme in sports gaming. To me, it’s not the challenge everyone thinks; in a rebuild, you only have one direction to go, and you’re well aware that it’s up. I prefer to choose a more middle-of-the-road situation that gives you a few options to explore (up or down). However, in college football, even a mid-tier program is unlikely to hire an unproven such as you or me to be their next head coach, Therefore, I would encourage you to choose a team with a low star rating, but don’t feel you have to only choose from 1-star programs. Temple was a 2-star team,and fit what I was looking for a truly authentic experience.

I took things a step further and wanted to take a team that actually hired a coach for the 2013 season with little or no experience. I also wanted a team that didn’t hire someone else’s Division I coordinator or head coach as replacing that coach would have them essentially disappearing from the universe, and that felt odd to me. Matt Rhule was the coach Temple actually hired in 2013, and he came from an NFL coaching staff. So that fit made sense to me, and the choice for me to take over as Temple’s coach in 2013 was made.

Start with the 2013 Season

I prefer to start as a head coach as I don’t trust the in-game sim engine to get the simulated side of the ball accurate when starting as a coordinator. I also recommend starting in 2013 because the rosters were given more attention this year than any other with the game not being made after this release. It also prevents weird situations happening such as in-game dates not actually matching up with the roster you chose–I didn’t want a situation with Joe Burrow playing in 2013. Also, you’ll see issues with the pre-season All-Americans in a future custom roster.

Use Recruiting House Rules

There are many house rules to choose from, so you can make that determination for yourself. For me, I used the Search tool and only recruited guys who had me in their Top 10, no exceptions. This had me land the 107th ranked recruiting class with 2-star Temple in 2013 after finishing the season 9-4. It was definitely a challenge and had me excited to land guys who were 66 overall.

Don’t Restart Your Games

I had a game in my 2013 Temple save in which I threw 4 INTs. It sucked, but it’s part of the full-season experience. Another example, seen in the video below, was when I went for 2 in OT to try and win on the road and in the snow at Rutgers. I was marked down at the 1-yard line. Game over. So take the good with the bad, and it’ll make the sweet moments that much better.

Keep a Backup

Simply put, make sure you save a backup of your dynasty file. I rotate between two different ones every other game week.

Adjust Conferences for Future Seasons

By simply using the Wikipedia pages for each NCAA football season, you can adjust each conference to match the actual real-life changes. Some folks prefer to load Team Builder teams–which as far as I know must be done at the creation of the dynasty–but I did not do so. I left Application State and Southern Georgia out of the game as they were not part of Division I for the 2013 season. None of this was a dealbreaker for me as the missing teams all ended up in the Sun Belt, and beyond 2019-2020, I’ll likely have the league start to take on a life of its own and not worry about following the real-life adjustments as much.

You can also make changes to Bowl qualifications; I chose to eliminate the automatic bowl bid for the American Conference for the 2014 season, for instance.

Don’t Shy Away from Being Unique

What I mean by this is that although it can be helpful to follow the real-life adjustments, team success in your dynasty will never be a 1:1 match of real life. Therefore, you might find yourself shifting your conferences to better align to the happenings in your save versus real life. I recommend using real life as a suggestions list, but not a bible.

In the end, I’m having the most fun of any sports game this year by resurrecting my enjoyment for NCAA Football ’14. I love that there’s no (imminent, at least) pressure of hurrying through the game before next year’s release; it’s actually a relief knowing I can take my time and enjoy each season and each decision I make.

If you’re enjoying NCAA Football ’14 again, please share how your dynasty/setup is going on our forums.