Nuclear Threats: Fear in the West, Enjoyment in Russia

A Russian might consume this threat of nuclear annihilation of the Outer Realm with enjoyment. They have learned, through their Disinfolklore, to believe the rest of Europe wants to destroy Russia. They feel weak in their own situation where they have little power in their job or home life. The idea that the country to which they belong has the means of destroying with a missile another country can, through Disinfolklore, in time provoke in them enjoyment, rather than abhorrence.

Source: Full Working Draft, Ch. 10

The same nuclear threat meme produces opposite emotions in different audiences. Westerners feel fear and self-deter. Russians feel enjoyment and national pride. Nuclear Disinfolklore works bilaterally — paralysing the enemy while energising the base. This dual consumption is what makes it the most efficient weapon system ever devised.

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