The Guess Worker

Colour

Overview:

Signals from dopaminergic neurons allow the brain to see colours

Each wavelength of light triggers the firing of a unique combination of dopaminergic neurons

Consciousness creates different colours by interpreting these combinations

Consciousness uses combinations to generate huge numbers of experiences

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Colour

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