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What is Human Quotient?
Human Quotient (HQ) is a 0-10 scale that describes how much human effort, intention, and craft went into creating a piece of content. It's a self-assessment — an attestation by the creator about how the work was made.
It is not an AI detector. It is not a quality score. It is not anti-AI or pro-AI. It is a neutral vocabulary for honesty about creative work.
Who is it for?
HQ is for anyone who creates content and wants to be transparent about how it was made.
People who don't use AI
Artists, writers, and creators who want to declare that their work is fully human. HQ 10 is a statement of principle, not a brag.
People who use AI constantly
Professionals, teams, and organizations who use AI tools as part of their workflow and want to be honest about where the machine's contribution ends and theirs begins.
People in the middle
Most creators. People who use AI for some things, sometimes, and want a way to describe that honestly without being treated like they've cheated.
Audiences
Readers, viewers, listeners who want to know what they're consuming — not "is this AI?" but "how much human attention went into this?"
How does it work?
A creator produces a piece of content. They assess their own process — how much did they shape the work versus how much did a machine generate it? They assign a number from 0 to 10. They share that number with their audience, either informally or through a linkable URL like humanquotient.ai/scale/7.
The number is a contract between creator and audience. The creator declares how much of them is in the work. The audience adjusts their expectations accordingly.
What media does it cover?
All creative work. Writing is the most obvious application, but HQ applies equally to visual art, music, code, video, design, and any other medium where a human can shape the output and a machine can generate it. The question is always the same: how much of the act of creation was human?
Is it a legal or regulatory tool?
No. HQ does not determine copyright, ownership, or legal obligations. There are deep philosophical questions about authorship and AI that are being discussed in courts and legislatures. HQ is aware of those conversations but is not positioned to resolve them. HQ is a tool for self-expression about content — a way to say "this is what my content is, and this is how much of me is in it."
How can I use it?
Right now, you can:
- Read the scale and find the level that matches how you created your work
- Link to a specific level (e.g.,
humanquotient.ai/scale/8) from your content - Use the vocabulary in your own workflow, team, or organization
- Read the introduction for the full rationale
- Read the specification for the technical details