I loved this. Getting inside Daniel's head for a short while was fun. He didn't seem unhappy to me, but that maybe he was putting practicality and efficiency ahead of increasing his happiness or taking risks . . . but I did relate to some of his anxieties. And I agreed with him about it being difficult to empathize too much with people getting upset over their gadgets when all of our basic needs are met in a way they never have been in the past. Daniel's life ain't too bad. He seems to be enjoying it.
(Also, I thought "metabolization of chicken parts" was a great phrase. I definitely laughed.)
What an insightful analysis. I am blessed to have you as a follower. :)
My pleasure. I was/am very happy to have discovered a creative writer frequently posting here. :)