U.S. Naval Research Lab develops transparent aluminum

[OmCheeto]

never heard of the word before it was posted above LOL

I rest my case.
(as neither had I, before I read the lyrics)

 

[Imager]

According to StackExchange SciFi:NICHOLS: Transparent aluminum?
SCOTT: That's the ticket, laddie.
NICHOLS: It would take years just to figure out the dynamics of this matrix.
McCOY: Yes, but you'd be rich beyond the dreams of avarice.
SCOTT: So, is it worth something to you? Or should I just punch up 'clear'.
NICHOLS: No! No! (a female employee comes into the office) ...Not now Madeline! ...What exactly did you have in mind?
McCOY: Well, a moment alone, please. ...Do you realize of course, if we give him the formula, we're altering the future.
SCOTT: Why? How do we know he didn't invent the thing!

 

[davenn]

Imager is correct. It is avarice.

you may well be correct I played the clip over and over and still not sure, nut leaning towards avarice
unfortunately that clip OmCheeto posted above with subtitles stops just before those words are utteredDave

 

[davenn]

thanks imager

 

[Borg]

Try this one at 3:50

 

[phinds]

ps. When's the last time anyone heard someone use "avarice" in a sentence?

Personally, I think it's quite a common word and although I don't remember the last time I used it I'm sure I have used in several times over the years.

 

[davenn]

Try this one at 3:50

That's the same clip I downloaded the other day ... but better audio
and now that I know there is such a word as avarice ... it becomes quite obvious

had been a fun thread and definitely went in directions and had responses I didn't expect
thanks everyone Dave