Zohnerism & the art of selective communication

Zohnerism is today driving our daily consumption of news and shaping our understanding of most issues

In 1997, a 14-year old schoolboy, Nathan Zohner, at Eagle Rock Junior High School in Idaho Falls, Idaho, presented his science fair project to his classmates, seeking to ban a highly toxic chemical from its everyday use. The chemical in question? Dihydrogen monoxide. Throughout his presentation, Zohner provided his audience scientifically correct evidence as to why this chemical should be banned. He explained that dihydrogen monoxide:

• Causes severe burns while it is in  gaseous form.
• Corrodes and rusts metal.
• Kills countless number of  people annually.
• Is commonly found in tumours, acid rain, etc.
• Causes excessive urination and bloating if consumed.

Zohner also noted that the chemical