Summary of “Color Walking” by Radiolab

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depiction of color walking, derived from “color walking” article by Radiolab

In the article, “Color Walking”, Paul Brennin and Brendan McMullan challenge the fixation of one’s perspective on the world. The world in which is full of color, yet is seen as mundane in a set of eyes accustomed to it’s surroundings. Brennin and McMullan decide to spark people’s monochrome state of mind by using an ancient remedy called color walks. This idea follows back to an educator by the name of William Burroughs.

According to the article, color walking is a quick process. To start your color walk it states,”Just walk out your door, pick a color that catches your eye, and watch your surroundings pop as you follow the color from object to object.” Brennin and McMullan followed these steps along lower Manhattan and claimed that they,”walked away seeing a world brimming over with colors.” The two bloggers go on to describe many vibrant colors that grasp their attention. Their color walk was such an effective trip that they left a piece of advice in which said,”Give yourself an hour of interrupted time, no commutes, no errands, just eye time.” Saying this, in a world of routine, sometimes you must direct your attention to one thing, such as color to awaken your abilities.

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