Daniel opens up about his lack of success with women and his lifelong challenges in forming relationships.

• Daniel admits to never having a girlfriend or sexual experiences.
• He reveals that he watches porn but has had no luck with women.
• Despite his privilege, he faced challenges due to his parents' emotional distance and his father's abusive behavior.

Daniel describes his childhood, including growing up in a well-off family but with an absent and abusive father and a distant mother.

• Daniel's father was financially successful but abusive and not involved in his life.
• His mother was physically present but didn't spend quality time with him, contributing to his isolation from a young age.

Daniel reflects on his social isolation during childhood and the difficulties he faced in school due to being different.

• He spent a lot of time alone as a child, which he believes started the pattern of isolation.
• School was a challenging environment due to his inability to connect with others and being shy.

Daniel discusses his transition into early adulthood, his decision to take his GED, and the continuation of his isolation.

• He struggled in high school and chose to take his GED to escape the challenging environment.
• Daniel acknowledges his privileged upbringing but emphasizes his continued sense of isolation.

Daniel details his attempts to socialize during high school and the consistent rejections he faced.

• He made efforts to be social and approach people in high school but faced rejection and felt offputting to others.
• Despite his attempts, he could not establish friendships or meaningful connections.

Daniel finds a sense of community online with others who share his struggles and perspectives.

• He started exploring online communities and found people who discuss their mutual struggles and views on society.
• Daniel feels a connection with these individuals despite the anonymity and the sometimes extreme views expressed.

Daniel identifies as an incel and discusses his views on societal expectations and women.

• He identifies with the incel community and feels that society's expectations have shaped women's desires in a way that excludes him.
• Daniel believes that women today focus on materialistic attributes and social standing, which he feels he cannot meet.

Daniel expresses his desire to grow personally and professionally through his artistic pursuits.

• He talks about the importance of being open and truthful in his work as an artist.
• Daniel believes that expressing himself through his art can help him overcome his sense of isolation.

Daniel shares the various emotions he experiences, including anger, depression, and the desire to be understood.

• He battles with anger based on his traumatic upbringing and struggles with depression.
• Daniel feels that society struggles with similar issues, which allows him to connect with others who share his personality traits.

Daniel discusses the role of pornography in his life and its conflicting effects on his views towards women.

• He acknowledges that pornography can be problematic, leading to feelings of disgust and conflicted views on women.
• Despite his attraction to women, he feels that pornography and society's ideals hinder his chances of finding a partner.

Daniel concludes by expressing his desire for connection, friendship, and to be recognized for who he is.

• He yearns for friends and a partner to share values and experiences with.
• Daniel hopes that by sharing his story, he can find the connection he has been seeking.

Daniel talks about his documentary project and his intention to use art as a means of coping and improving his life.

• He is excited about his documentary project, which he sees as a step towards understanding and expressing himself.
• Daniel views art as a therapeutic outlet and a way to connect with others who might relate to his experiences.

Daniel reflects on his relationship with his parents and the necessity to become self-reliant.

• He no longer speaks with his parents but is still financially dependent on them, which he acknowledges as a privilege.
• Daniel feels that his parents could have done more to understand and support him, which may have changed his current circumstances.

Daniel provides insight into the incel community and the range of perspectives within it, including extreme views.

• He observes a spectrum of attitudes within the incel community, from extreme anger and violence to shared frustration.
• Daniel distances himself from the more extreme ideologies and focuses on finding understanding and camaraderie within the community.

Daniel ends the interview with a sense of hope for the future and a desire to find meaningful connections.

• He remains hopeful for change and the possibility of finding someone who can understand and accept him.
• Daniel emphasizes the importance of human connection and the potential for his art to facilitate that connection.