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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

"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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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

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

It is presented as a summit of equals – futurology as practiced by two prophets.

From The Guardian • Sep. 25, 2014

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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