Jacksonville shooting, How we perceive color

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A Jacksonville, Fla. Dollar General Store was the scene of a racially-motivated mass shooting on Sunday, Aug. 27, 2023. John Raoux / AP Photo

We talk to an expert on political extremism about the recent racially-motivated shooting in Jacksonville, Florida. Then, a researcher joins us to explain some of the misconceptions we have about colors and how important color is for how we view the world.

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  • After Jacksonville shooting, nation looks to ways to prevent extremist violence

    On Saturday, a gunman opened fire at a Dollar General in Jacksonville, Florida, and killed three Black customers. This is the latest in a string of mass shootings motivated by white supremacist ideology. An expert in extremism tells us why these attacks continue to spread—and what it would take to stop them.

  • How our brain perceives color and how color perception shapes our daily lives

    Neuroscientists are learning more about how our eyes and brain perceive color, and why two people might see the same color differently. A researcher joins us to explain some of the misconceptions we have about colors and how important color is for how we view the world.

Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
  • Tyler Ditter Technical Director
  • Richelle Wilson Producer
  • Lorin Cox Producer
  • Heidi Beirich Guest
  • Bevil Conway Guest

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