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?
In: Biology
The term “true color” itself is difficult. Color, as most people talk about is a perception. Like the taste of something or smell of something – there is no good way to compare perceptions across different people.
There is a more “scientific” definition of color which is the frequency or wavelength of the light waves. So a certain range of frequencies can be DEFINED as “blue” or “red”. These color definitions/names are a human construct but the light frequencies itself are measured objectively (with equipment).
So, how can we “know”? We can know and measure the exact frequency spectrum of any light. How can we “know” if everyone perceives it the same? We cannot.
Latest Answers