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futurology

American  
[fyoo-chuh-rol-uh-jee] / ˌfyu tʃəˈrɒl ə dʒi /

noun

  1. the study or forecasting of trends or developments in science, technology, political or social structure, etc.

futurology British  
/ ˌfjuːtʃəˈrɒlədʒɪ /

noun

  1. the study or prediction of the future of mankind

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Other Word Forms

  • futurological adjective
  • futurologist noun

Etymology

Origin of futurology

First recorded in 1945–50; future + -o- + -logy

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Disneyland seems to have lost its passion for futurology, letting what was once an innovative, optimistic, imaginative Tomorrowland slip into a symbol of yesteryear.

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

But Bostrom is aware of the limits to his type of futurology.

From The New Yorker • Nov. 23, 2015

Despite all this historic futurology, there seem to be quite a lot of boring old cities around still doing reasonably well.

From The Guardian • Feb. 27, 2011

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 Solomon, Steve

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