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according alpha rhythm animals argued argument Aristotle assigned associated atoms axiom biological clock body brain Bünning C. D. Broad Cambridge causal circadian rhythms circannual concept concerned conclusion Consequently constant continuous cosmic cycle definition depends direction distance duration E₁ effect Einstein's entropy epoch equation event horizon example existence experience fact finite formula function fundamental particle future galaxies geometry given gravitational hence hypothesis idea infinite instant interval light cones London mathematical measure mechanism memory Minkowski diagram Moreover motion moving Nevertheless Newton objects observer occur organisms origin oscillations paradox particle horizon particular past perception period phenomena philosophers photons photoperiodic Phys physical physiological possible postulate precedes present principle problem processes regarded relation result reversal scale sense sequence simultaneous space space-time spatial specious present speed succession t₁ t₂ temperature temporal Theory of Relativity thermodynamic tion transl uniform velocity of light whereas world line world model