new nuggets each time.
             Coupland employs his unique diary style to argue that many computer geeks lack the intimacy and love they need. He points out that Daniel does not feel fulfilled because he interacts only with computers and his diary rather than people. Daniel tells us, "I was PowerBooking my journal entry and I could feel Karla watching me, and I got a little self-conscious. I said, 'I guess it's sort of futile trying to keep a backup file of my personal memories...'"(359). At first Coupland shows that Daniel lacks social skills or at least an interest in a social life. The words "little self-conscious" show that he is uncomfortable around people. Therefore, he heavily relies on his diary to communicate. The word "little" truthfully reflects Daniel's unpleasant heart. It seems as if talking constantly to the computer screen cannot satisfy him with complete joy and pleasure. This hints to readers that he is looking for a better life, and we see this in the later chapters. In fact, Coupland reveals that diary entries are not enough for Daniel to deal with his depression and confusion. Daniel writes in his diary, "so I closed the door and told Karla about Jed, and you know, I was glad I was able to tell someone at least" (27). The words "glad" and "at least" imply that Daniel rarely interacts with people but is emotionally and instinctively happy when he does. Truly, with the simplest words, Daniel expresses his eagerness to talk to a person rather than a computer, realizing that interacting with a human being will bring him happiness and joy that his diary and computer cannot. This supports Coupland's argument that human intimacy cannot be replaced by other objects like a computer.
             Coupland uses not only the diary style to argue his ideas about intimacy and love, but also appeals to the audience's emotions by describing ...