How can we truly know if the colors we see are the true colors of the plants and animals around us if all the information(colors we see) have to be processed through organic eyes nerves and brains?

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How can we truly know if the colors we see are the true colors of the plants and animals around us if all the information(colors we see) have to be processed through organic eyes nerves and brains?

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