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Explore the fundamental principles underlying physics in this comprehensive lecture from the Solstice of Foundations 2025 summer school on quantum foundations. Delve into the conceptual underpinnings that form the basis of our understanding of the physical world, examining how foundational questions shape the development of physical theories. Learn from Rob Spekkens as he guides you through critical philosophical and theoretical considerations that inform modern physics, providing essential groundwork for understanding quantum mechanics and related fields. Gain insights into the methodological approaches used to investigate the nature of reality, causality, and the structure of physical theories. This foundational exploration serves as the first part of a series designed to build your understanding of the deep questions that drive contemporary research in quantum foundations and theoretical physics.
