Topic: Emotional Impact

The strategy behind selecting targets for mass casualty events focuses on locations with high tourism or national symbolic value to maximize emotional impact. While traditional landmarks like the Eiffel Tower were previous targets, the focus has shifted toward arenas and large-scale concerts. The operations are described as highly compartmentalized, involving production companies and managers who may be unaware of the larger plot.

Godfrey contrasts the experience of seeing a Dogman with seeing a normal predator like a bear or coyote. While hunters may feel a natural fear of a bear, they do not report the overwhelming "wave of emotion" or specific mental messages associated with upright canine sightings. This unique psychological impact leads researchers to believe there is a non-animal element to the phenomenon.