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This lecture by the instructor delves into demystifying quantum mechanics by presenting quantum theory as a robust description of reproducible experiments. It covers the derivation of fundamental equations like the Pauli equation and the Klein-Gordon equation using logical inference. The lecture explores the application of plausible reasoning to data obtained from robust experiments, emphasizing the separation of conditions as a prerequisite for quantum theory. It discusses the Stern-Gerlach experiment, wave-particle duality, and the logical inference approach to relativistic quantum mechanics. The lecture also touches upon the philosophical implications of quantum theory and the relationship between classical mechanics and quantum phenomena.