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futurology

American  
[fyoo-chuh-rol-uh-jee] / ˌfju 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

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Etymology

Origin of futurology

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

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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

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

Topics of debate will range from data and analytics, design, development, search, social and ecommerce to mobile and futurology.

From The Guardian Oct. 5, 2012

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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