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However, the real issue is deeper and more troubling: the company caving to online outrage rather than supporting freedom of speech or nuanced debate. The removal of Helen Lewis from the game is likened by critics to "burning books"—a metaphor for the destruction of ideas and censorship in the name of social justice or political correctness.
The Implication of Corporate Cowardice
This incident, among others, underscores a pattern of outright capitulation. Ubisoft, like many other corporations, appears to prioritize avoiding controversy over engaging in honest discussions or defending creative expression. What makes this particularly frustrating is that the comments Lewis made, while perhaps provocative, were rooted in political debate—not hate speech or harmful rhetoric.