futurology
/ˌfjuːtʃəˈrɑlədʒi/
noun
- 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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