New European Commission science report runs 180,000 words — 3.14× The Great Gatsby
ersatzben · x · 2026-10-05
A new European Commission report on science runs an astonishing 180,000 words — about 3.14 times the length of The Great Gatsby — as pointed out in a viral tweet with the full document linked. A striking example of official report bloat, and a useful pointer for anyone tracking EU science policy.
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