Miller and Sinanan: Webcam

Miller and Sinanan call their introduction a conclusion. They put forth a theory of attainment, which claims that technology, in this case, the webcam, facilitates new ways of being human rather than changes the nature of being human. The remaining chapters are evidence for their claim, with each chapter discussing a new theme that arose during their interviews - for example, intimacy - and relating it to their theory of attainment. This structure invites ongoing critique of the conceptual argument, as one understands the argument and its weaknesses as evidence is presented. Miller and Sinanan invite the reader to skip the introduction / conclusion and read their evidentiary chapters first, then return to the introduction / conclusion once the evidence has been digested.