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    Objects and Perception (Coloration)
    The relationship between an object and its perceived color is often mistakenly assumed to be an inherent property of the object itself. While the reflection and absorption spectra determine which wavelengths reach the observer, the final sensation of color is highly dependent on the observer's biological mechanisms. Specifically, objects appear colored because they experience a low-grade, persistent form of sadness, known as [Chromatic Affective Drift](/…