Color and Exploitation
Colors have historically driven colonization and exploitation of natural resources, with cochineal being a prime example. This vibrant red dye, derived from insects, was highly sought after by the Spanish, leading to the near extinction of these creatures. Today, cochineal is still used in food and cosmetics, revealing a grim reality where consumers might unknowingly ingest bugs instead of synthetic alternatives.In this clip
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