No AI Slop: A Manifesto

Re:No AI Slop: A Manifesto by InexSquirrel on Friday November 13, 2026 @03:56PM (#50489538)

> 17. There will always be alpha in reviewing something.

What does alpha mean in this case? I only understand this term in from a finance perspective (excess returns). Is it used here to mean 'value'? E.g. there is always value in reviewing something?

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Re:No AI Slop: A Manifesto by simonw on Friday November 13, 2026 @03:59PM (#50489575)

In this context, "alpha" is knowledge that gives you a competitive advantage.

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Re:No AI Slop: A Manifesto by g-b-r on Friday November 13, 2026 @04:07PM (#50489663)

Is it a claudism?

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Re:No AI Slop: A Manifesto by g-b-r on Friday November 13, 2026 @05:12PM (#50490717)

How about explaining its origin if it isn't, if you're going to downvote?

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Re:No AI Slop: A Manifesto by winglemeyer on Saturday November 14, 2026 @06:24AM (#50496124)

It comes from finance, aiui

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Re:No AI Slop: A Manifesto by semanticc on Friday November 13, 2026 @06:10PM (#50491469)

Literally means excess returns here as well (a better outcome to those that don't review anything).

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