Humans see colors. This is a fact. We observe them by interpreting the way light bounces of different surfaces and distinguish the frequencies as different colors. But do we all observe colors the same way? When two people look at and object that is red, say, a stop sign, the both see the color of … Continue reading Explaining the Ineffable
Humans, it seems, have a very set and specific way of viewing the world: Seeing, hearing, etc. Each of these senses is experienced through a specific body part. One does not, for example, see a brilliant light-show of colours every time they listen to music. People do not taste different flavors when they meet new … Continue reading Synesthesia: How Do We Experience the World?
There are some things, in science, that people just don’t seem to talk about. These subjects are either too distasteful to mention or include deeper ethical questions that may cause controversy; the ‘taboos’ of science, if you will. One of these such subjects pertains to genetic engineering. Sure, altering and designing crops and other foods … Continue reading Genetic Enhancement and its Ethical Permutations