futurology [fyoo-chuh-rol-uh-jee]
noun
1. the study or forecasting of trends or developments of science, technology, politics, the social structure, etc.

EX.As a believer in
futurology, and the experts who work in the field, I am excited about the prospect of wearing shoes that are molded to the already impressive human bipedal feet and an AR monocle, as soon as they make one styled like a Dragon Ball Z scouter.