English Explanatory Dictionary

future shock

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A sense of being unable to cope with a large amount of societal or technological change that has taken place in a relatively short time.

Word forms

future shock

Etymology

From future + shock. Coined by American writer, futurist and businessman Alvin Toffler in his 1970 book Future Shock, written together with his spouse Adelaide Farrell.

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