What role do assumptions play for progress in physics?

Why the next big discoveries in fundamental physics will be massively surprising.

How shall we think about refutations in physics?

Why it's crucial to identify the right problem to make progress.

How can we get new ideas in physics?

How do great ideas come about in physics? And what are the parallels to other disciplines like chess?

To move forward, do we have to move back?

Will a new massive particle collider bring the progress in physics humanity is longing for?

How can the scientific mindset be characterized? How is it different from other mindsets?