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In this informal talk, I will address potential explanations for the origin of the magnetic structures that we observe as active regions and sunspots. I will try to point to some of the deeper questions that COFFIES could address on this topic, using (as an excuse) some work that we (here at UCSC) have been doing recently on a theory for the origin of the solar hemispheric helicity rules. This particular subject combines many aspects of COFFIES and I think is one avenue of study that has substantial potential for collaboration leading to a significant enhancement of understanding.