Red Plus Blue But Not Green

Did you know that purple does not exist? It is a non-spectral color—not visible on the light spectrum—and so is invented on the spot by your brain. “Red plus blue but not green.” Today, we talk about how amazing your brain is, and that if it can invent a color out of thin air, just imagine what else you can make it do. Related LinksWatch the Behind the Scenes video on this post where I talk about purple, the brain, and some background on the post I just read to you.https://www.jumpinthestream.com/behind-the-streams-purple/Purple Isn’t Real | Slice of Sciencehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PQt5B1GsTsgThis is an audio reading of the post "Red plus blue but not Green " originally published on September 18, 2024. Additional creative inspirations can be found at that link.https://www.jumpinthestream.com/red-plus-blue-but-not-green/Support the showAbout Field of StreamsThis podcast provides audio readings of The Stream newsletter's main feature. The Stream is written by Janeen McCrae, and aims to provide a weekly dose of personal essays and creative inspirations that'll get you revved up to 'make the thing.' Dip a toe into the stream and sign up for my free ramblings here