Rigidity and Fragility

The video explores the dual principles of relativity and quantum mechanics, highlighting their role in shaping our understanding of the physical world. It discusses the strong foundation these principles provide, the inevitability and rigidity they impose, and their fragility to modifications. The historical context of these ideas is examined, emphasizing the challenges and misconceptions in theoretical physics. The video underscores the balance between the known and unknown in physics, illustrating the difficulty in introducing new ideas without disrupting established frameworks.

What does the author mean by stating that the foundational principles of physics are incredibly strong yet the mysteries are humongous?

Why does the author believe that the rigidity of the framework in physics makes it difficult to come up with new ideas?