System One thinking can limit our understanding of new experiences because it tends to fit new experiences into existing patterns of thought. Instead of creating new thought patterns to accommodate the new experience, we try to make the new experience fit into what we already know. This can hinder our ability to fully understand and adapt to new situations.
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One of the problems with System One thinking is that this approach to decision-making means trying to make a new experience fit the existing patterns of thought. When a new experience presents itself, new types of thought should be created to fit the experience, not the other way around. For example, a doctor who has only worked independently will typically approach working in a team atmosphere by referencing past experiences and thoughts. By responding to this new experience without learning about the dynamics of groups, the chances of that doctor "fitting in" will be slim.