Masks Layering: Why Do We Wear Masks?

Masks are the social fabric of reality:

Storytime:

Masks are the social fabric of reality.

But why do we often feel the need to put on a "mask" in social situations?

Imagine you're heading to a high school reunion. You’re not just picking out an outfit; you’re selecting a version of yourself to present.

That's your mask:

• a persona you don,

• often subconsciously,

• shaped by a cocktail of expectations, …