For Love of Red
For many of us it is no secret that colors have a profound impact on us, both physiological and psychological. Once again it is the time of year when we look to Red as the main symbol of love, romance and passion.
Ms. Angier in her recent article "How we See Red" helps to frame the ways in which Red does just this. As part of this journey she talks to Dr. Nicholas Humphrey, a philosopher at the London School of Economics and the author of “Seeing Red: A Study in Consciousness.”
“Our visual system was shaped by colors already in use among many plants and animals, and Red in particular stands out against the green backdrop of nature,” said Dr. Humphrey, “If you want to make a point, you make it in red.”
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