"techno-futurism" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: techno- + future + -ism Etymology templates: {{confix|en|techno|future|ism}} techno- + future + -ism Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} techno-futurism (uncountable)
  1. The belief in and pursuit of new and speculative technological solutions to problems and to the extension or betterment of life. Tags: uncountable

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