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Hierarchical Relativistic Scale Theory (HRST): A Unified Framework Relating Proper Time, Dimensional Complexity, and Hierarchical Organization of Matter
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We present the Hierarchical Relativistic Scale Theory (HRST), a theoretical framework proposing that the proper time τₛ of any physical system is not a universal parameter but an emergent property determined by the system's position within the hierarchical organization of matter.
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