Why people recommend it
What Is Color? by Arielle Eckstut and Joann Eckstut is a comprehensive guide detailing the science, perception, and cultural significance of color. On an episode of Huberman Lab titled How Smell, Taste & Pheromone-Like Chemicals Control You, which aired on June 21, 2021, the host recommended the book to his audience. The host declared that all answers regarding the underlying science can be found inside this terrific publication, noting that while he did not write it, he certainly wished he had. He explicitly named Arielle and Joann Eckstut as the authors, carefully spelling out their last name for the listeners. The host presented the book as an essential resource for anyone curious about the mechanics of color vision, underscoring its excellence and the engaging manner in which it breaks down complex visual phenomena for the general reader.
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