Mon Jul 10, 2023 – 12:25 pm EDT
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(Reclaim The Net) — Dr. Jordan Peterson, the ex-University of Toronto psychology professor who gained fame for his vigorous defense of free speech, has been subjected to what is perceived as a systemic censorship effort by YouTube. A popular figure in media circles, Peterson’s prolific online presence took a hit when the video-sharing platform decided to censor his account, a move the professor lamented on social media.
On Wednesday, the professor shared on Twitter a copy of the email he received from YouTube justifying the censorship. YouTube’s response to Peterson’s appeal against the decision, which it labeled as a part of their efforts to maintain a “safe place for all,” has been met with fierce opposition by the professor.
Peterson’s content that was in dispute involved an episode from his podcast titled “Trans: When Ideology Meets Reality.” YouTube pointed to this episode as a violation of its hate speech policy, without specifying which parts triggered the policy breach.
Responding to this censorship, Peterson took to Twitter, expressing his disappointment
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