Part 6/10:
The Broader Cultural Context
This controversy echoes the famous JK Rowling situation, where a person's past opinions—regardless of context or intent—become weaponized, leading to their professional or personal silencing. Critics argue that such actions discourage open dialogue and contribute to a climate where unpopular but legitimate opinions are "cancelled" without nuance.
Additionally, some voices in support of Lewis expressed that her views, although contentious, deserve a platform—yet Ubisoft’s decision to remove her signifies a troubling trend toward ideological conformity and censorship.