Writers employ the word “avidity” to convey a sense of eager, almost unquenchable desire that can be both literal and metaphorical. In some works it describes the way a character seizes upon something—be it a cherished possession or a stimulating idea—with an intensity that borders on voraciousness [1], [2]. In other contexts, it captures the fervent enthusiasm with which literature is devoured, whether that be the act of reading with deep engagement [3], [4] or even consuming food with great gusto [5], [6]. The term is also used to hint at less savory impulses, such as greed and domination [7], [8], underscoring its broad applicability in depicting desires that range from the purely intellectual to the physically insatiable.