PsychologyAugust 11, 2026

futurist

FYOO-chuh-rist

Definition

A person who studies current trends to predict, analyze, and plan for future developments.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'futurus' (about to be) and the suffix '-ist' (denoting a person who practices). The term entered English in the early 20th century to describe those focused on analyzing future trends.

In the news

Joshua Achiam held the title of chief futurist at OpenAI, a role focused on anticipating the long-term trajectory and societal impact of the company's AI models.

OpenAI AI ethics chief resigns within a year of joining, third AI safety researcher to leave this year

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India Today

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