Letter to the Editor

Abstract

As a librarian at the University of California Santa-Barbara, I wish to address the publication of the article by former UCSB University Librarian Kristin Antelman. Ms. Antelman criticizes DEI trainings’ standardized vocabulary and practices through the lens of “cognitive liberty.” I would challenge the application of this term which originated with Duke Professor of Law and Philosophy Nita A. Farahany. Dr. Farahany’s work revolves neither around DEI principles nor other advocacy, but rather relates to near-future surveillance via neuroscience.