Red is my favorite color, though I prefer a slightly darker, richer shade than this parrot feather. Perception of shades of color is a fascinating experience that is influenced by culture, physiology, psychology, context, experience, and so many other factors. Color is a 'quale' (plural 'qualia'). How red is this red? How hot is this particular hot? How painful is this particular pain? The answer is different for different individuals, in different times, and in different places. Qualia are difficult to articulate without the use of metaphor. They're difficult to remember accurately when the stimulus is removed (which is good). I find the concept of qualia fascinating.
Length of feather: 4"
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