what is "tech whoring"?

[Steve2000]

I noticed that bit in Solver's preview too but I wish he (or someone) could elaborate. The whole system of how techs are traded and valued is a bit wacky at times in Civ3 and it'd be interesting to know how it's changed.

He has now - here is the quote from part 3 of Solver's preview:

"Finally, there was technology whoring, which allowed you to gain huge profits from any tech you had that the AIs didn't" here is the link

I hope that finally puts to rest this discussion.