Futures Studies
Futures studies, also known as futures research, futurism, or futurology, is a systematic, interdisciplinary, and holistic field of study that focuses on social, technological, economic, environmental, and political advancements and trends. The primary goal is to explore how people will live and work in the future.
Areas of application
- Social sciences
- Technology
- Economics
- Environmental science
- Political science
Example
For example, futures studies could be used to analyze the potential impacts of emerging technologies like artificial intelligence or biotechnology on society and the economy in the next decade.