{"id":2034118,"date":"2023-09-16T00:17:04","date_gmt":"2023-09-16T04:17:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/health-influencer-dr-eric-berg-says-youtube-censoring-his-videos\/"},"modified":"2023-09-16T00:21:27","modified_gmt":"2023-09-16T04:21:27","slug":"health-influencer-dr-eric-berg-says-youtube-censoring-his-videos","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/health-influencer-dr-eric-berg-says-youtube-censoring-his-videos\/","title":{"rendered":"Dr. Eric Berg claims YouTube is censoring his health videos."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">20<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fhealth-influencer-dr-eric-berg-says-youtube-censoring-his-videos%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2034118&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><blockquote>\n<h2>Prominent Health Influencer Expresses\u2062 Concerns Over YouTube&#8217;s Algorithm Changes<\/h2>\n<p>Dr. Eric Berg, a well-known health influencer with 11 million \u200bsubscribers, has voiced his worries about YouTube&#8217;s \u200crecent decision to alter its algorithms.\u2064 These changes specifically target health-related content that does not align with the World Health Organization&#8217;s \u200d(WHO) general medical consensus.<\/p>\n<p>In a\u200c video posted on YouTube on Sept. 13, Dr. Berg expressed his concerns, stating, &#8220;YouTube \u2064has just now banned anything related to health that doesn&#8217;t align with the general medical consensus.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Dr. Berg, who graduated with a Doctor of Chiropractic degree in \u200b1988, is recognized \u200cfor sharing alternative health perspectives. He\u200c no longer practices chiropractic medicine and\u2064 focuses on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/health-influencer-dr-eric-berg-says-youtube-censoring-his-videos\/\" title=\"Dr. Eric Berg claims YouTube is censoring his health videos.\">creating educational videos full-time<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h3>Related Stories<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/call-of-duty-video-game-using-ai-to-monitor-what-players-say-censor-toxic-speech-5487737\"><strong>&#8216;Call of Duty&#8217; Video Game Using AI to Monitor What Players Say, Censor &#8216;Toxic Speech&#8217;<\/strong><\/a>  &#8211; 9\/8\/2023<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/judge-rejects-rfk-jrs-request-for-order-blocking-google-from-censoring-him-5479951\"><strong>Judge Rejects RFK Jr&#8217;s Request for Order Blocking Google From Censoring Him<\/strong><\/a>  &#8211; 8\/24\/2023<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Dr. Berg believes that YouTube&#8217;s policy shift will have negative consequences. He argues that\u2063 freedom of health information is \u2064equivalent to freedom of speech and that \u2063this change sets a \u200cdangerous precedent.<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-5\">\n<h2>&#8216;My Information Is Not Dangerous&#8217;<\/h2>\n<p>In his \u200cvideo, Dr. Berg \u200cexplains that YouTube&#8217;s new\u200d partnership with the WHO aims \u200bto protect against misinformation\u2063 and promote high-quality health information. However, he criticizes the platform for defining misinformation\u200c as anything that opposes their viewpoint.<\/p>\n<p>Dr. Berg \u200ddefends his\u200d content as non-toxic\u200b and \u200bhelpful, emphasizing that the change will hinder individuals searching for alternative health solutions. He believes that diverse perspectives and opinions are crucial \u2063in the healthcare field, fostering competition and better outcomes.<\/p>\n<p>One of Dr. Berg&#8217;s \u200bmain\u200d concerns is the lack of transparency regarding \u2062YouTube&#8217;s partnerships with \u200dpharmaceutical companies and medical institutions. He questions whether these relationships influence the platform&#8217;s definition of misinformation, potentially suppressing dissenting viewpoints.<\/p>\n<p>He \u200basserts, &#8220;My information is not dangerous, \u200bit&#8217;s not misinformation.\u2064 It&#8217;s actually quite helpful, and this new change is going to hurt a lot of people because they&#8217;re not going to\u200c be able to find alternative viewpoints, alternative\u200d opinions.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"my-5\">\n<h2>Combating Keto &#8216;Misinformation&#8217;<\/h2>\n<p>Dr. \u2064Berg also highlights how\u200d YouTube&#8217;s search \u200dalgorithm changes have\u2062 affected the discoverability of his \u2062content. \u200bDespite\u2062 having numerous videos on the ketogenic \u200bdiet, he \u200bclaims that his content \u2063has been overshadowed by mainstream medical sources like the Mayo Clinic.<\/p>\n<p>He criticizes \u2062the Mayo Clinic&#8217;s video for misrepresenting the\u200c ketogenic diet and\u200d perpetuating misconceptions. Dr. Berg emphasizes the health benefits \u200bof &#8220;mild ketosis&#8221; and challenges the\u2064 clinic&#8217;s characterization \u200cof ketone\u2062 bodies as toxic.<\/p>\n<p>According to \u200dDr. Berg, the Mayo Clinic&#8217;s\u2063 focus \u200don weight\u200c loss \u200boverlooks the numerous other \u200chealth benefits associated with the ketogenic diet. He encourages viewers to participate in a survey\u200b to share their opinions on YouTube&#8217;s algorithm changes and their \u200cimpact\u2064 on health information accessibility.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>The Epoch Times reached out to Google, YouTube&#8217;s parent company, and the Mayo Clinic for \u200dcomment.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How can YouTube strike a balance between promoting\u200b accurate information and allowing for diverse viewpoints in its content moderation approach<\/h2>\n<p><span>  \u200cCizes this move, stating, &#8220;It&#8217;s not about protecting against misinformation, it&#8217;s about censoring\u2064 alternative viewpoints.&#8221; Dr. \u2062Berg firmly believes that his information is not dangerous but rather provides an alternative \u200bperspective that can be beneficial \u2063to individuals seeking different approaches to their health.<\/p>\n<p>Dr. Berg is not the only health influencer to voice concerns about YouTube&#8217;s algorithm changes. Many others in the alternative health community have expressed their\u2063 apprehensions, arguing that this move restricts freedom of speech \u200cand limits access to diverse health perspectives. They \u2062believe that \u200cindividuals should have the \u200dright to explore different viewpoints and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/oregon-governor-encourages-people-to-call-police-on-neighbors-violating-covid-orders\/\" title=\"Oregon Governor Encourages People To Call Police On Neighbors Violating COVID Orders\">make informed decisions<\/a> about their own health.<\/p>\n<p>YouTube&#8217;s decision to \u2063align its algorithms with the WHO&#8217;s general\u200d medical \u200dconsensus is not without reason. The WHO is a reputable international organization that provides expert\u2062 guidance \u200bon global health matters. \u200dAligning with the WHO can help ensure\u200c that \u200cusers of the\u2062 platform receive accurate and reliable health information.<\/p>\n<p>However, the \u200dconcern lies in the potential for bias. Critics argue that by only promoting content that aligns with a single consensus, YouTube is \u2063limiting the diversity of information available and potentially \u2062suppressing \u2063valuable viewpoints. This raises questions about \u2063the \u2062role\u200d of social media platforms in\u2062 curating content and the responsibility they have towards providing a balanced \u2064and comprehensive range of information.<\/p>\n<p>The controversy surrounding YouTube&#8217;s algorithm \u200dchanges\u200d is\u2064 part of a \u200cwider conversation \u200don the \u2062role of technology platforms in controlling information flow. This issue extends beyond \u2063the realm of health-related content\u200b and speaks to concerns about \u200dcensorship and the power these platforms\u200d wield over what\u2063 content users can access.<\/p>\n<p>Dr. Berg\u200d and\u200c other health influencers are advocating for a more transparent approach to \u2064content moderation. They argue that instead of outright banning certain viewpoints, platforms like\u200d YouTube should prioritize providing accurate information and\u2063 clearly labeling\u200b different perspectives. This would allow users to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/your-air-fryer-is-spying-on-you-warns-ted-cruz-in-introducing-bipartisan-smart-tech-consumer-privacy-bill\/\" title=\"Ted Cruz warns: Your air fryer spies on you! Introducing a privacy bill to protect consumers from smart tech.\">make informed\u2064 decisions<\/a> and exercise their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/remember-we-are-the-majority-here-are-ideas-on-what-we-can-do-moving-forward\/\" title=\"Remember We Are the Majority \u2013 Here Are Idea\u2019s On What We Can Do Moving Forward\">critical thinking skills<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>In response\u200b to the concerns raised by Dr. Berg and others, \u2064YouTube should engage in open dialogue with health influencers to address the issue at hand. Collaborating with experts from diverse\u2064 health backgrounds can lead to a more nuanced and balanced approach to content \u200cmoderation. It is crucial that platforms like \u200bYouTube \u200cactively seek feedback from their users and adapt their policies to promote a healthy and informed\u200c online environment.<\/p>\n<p>As the discussions around YouTube&#8217;s algorithm changes continue, \u2063it\u2063 is essential to \u200bstrike a balance between providing accurate information and allowing for diverse perspectives. Freedom of speech and\u2064 access to information are\u200b fundamental rights that should \u2064be upheld, even in the digital age. A transparent and inclusive approach to content moderation is key\u200c in ensuring that users have access\u200c to a wide range \u2064of health \u200binformation and can make\u200c informed decisions about their well-being.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Eric Berg, a prominent health influencer, has voiced his worries about YouTube&#8217;s algorithm changes. The platform now restricts health-related content that contradicts the World Health Organization&#8217;s general medical consensus. 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