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Beauty of the Universe in Sounds and Light
The beauty of the universe is visually appealing, but the sounds of the universe do not captivate us in the same way as music does. Music, being a creation of humans, is considered beautiful, while the sounds like chirps near black holes may not be as attractive. Bird songs, being closely related to humans, are an exception. Attempts to create music based on the universe like compositions reflecting the solar system periods often lack attractiveness. The theory suggests that humans might be naturally drawn to light, explaining why we find light and universe visually appealing, as seen in the attractiveness of paintings.
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