futurology
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Lem’s incorrigibly curious mind was naturally drawn to philosophy and he wrote a massive work of speculative futurology, “Summa Technologiae,” from 1964.
From The New Yorker ● Jan. 6, 2019
But the Walt Disney Co. seems to have abandoned all efforts at serious futurology.
From Slate ● Sep. 4, 2017
Throughout, Clarke's futurology was enhanced by an awareness of the history of civilization, science and technology.
From Nature ● Jan. 17, 2017
And like all the best futurology it succeeds by pinpointing those discontinuous advances in technology that – while still only emergent – will come to dominate the societies to come.
From The Guardian ● May 10, 2013
The Future Of Life Extension I beg the readers indulgence for a bit of futurology about what things may look like if the life extension movement continues to develop.
From How and When to Be Your Own Doctor by Steve Solomon
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