futurology

/ˌfjuːtʃəˈrɑlədʒi/
noun
  1. The study of possible, probable, and preferable futures, often using trends and data to make predictions about society, technology, and the environment.
    • Many books on futurology from the 1950s predicted flying cars and robot servants.
    • She studied futurology to understand how artificial intelligence might change the job market.
    • Futurology helps governments plan for changes in population and climate.
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