Human Quotient is being developed in public because the idea depends on shared understanding.
The scale is not intended to be a hidden classifier. Its definitions, examples, and assumptions should be available for inspection. If a level is unclear, the problem should be visible. If a distinction does not hold across different kinds of work, people should be able to say so.
The public specification also makes the limits of HQ explicit. It is not a legal determination. It does not establish copyright ownership. It is not a claim about the quality of a work, and it is not a mechanism for deciding whether AI is good or bad.
What we are exploring
- How creators describe their own process
- How readers and audiences interpret an attestation
- How the scale works across writing, visual art, music, code, and other media
- How linkable levels, badges, and QR codes can make the declaration visible without overwhelming the work
The specification will change as the idea is tested. Publishing it is part of the work: it gives people something concrete to respond to.