Color perception, Food and religion

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Rainbow cake being sliced
Rainbow cake. Photo courtesy of America’s Test Kitchen.

A neuroscientist explains the ways people see colors differently. Then, we talk to the author of a book about how religious traditions shaped many of the foods we eat today.

Featured in this Show

  • How our brain perceives color and how color perception shapes our daily lives

    Neuroscientists are learning more about how our eyes and brain perceive color, and why two people might see the same color differently. A researcher joins us to explain some of the misconceptions we have about colors and how important color is for how we view the world.

  • How the foods we eat were shaped by religious movements

    Food has a long history of helping people establish and celebrate their spiritual beliefs. We talk to the author of a new book looking at the historical connections between what we eat and what we believe.

Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
  • Tyler Ditter Technical Director
  • Lorin Cox Producer
  • Bevil Conway Guest
  • Christina Ward Guest

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