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> 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?

In this context, "alpha" is knowledge that gives you a competitive advantage.
Literally means excess returns here as well (a better outcome to those that don't review anything).
Is it a claudism?
How about explaining its origin if it isn't, if you're going to downvote?