r/futurology

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About r/futurology

A subreddit devoted to the field of Future(s) Studies and evidence-based speculation about the development of humanity, technology, and civilization. -------- You can also find us in the fediverse at - https://futurology.today

The community at a glance

r/futurology is a Subreddit for Forecasters with roughly 21.7M members. It has been around since 2012. It uses a forum format for communication. It is the 1st largest community in the Prediction Markets topic page.

Roughly 167K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Self Driving Cars, Self Driving, and Drought. Product recommendations often mention ai girlfriend apps, lock screen app, and festivals for futures thinking and trend watching.

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Established 2012
21.7M Members

Community Topics

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Subreddit Analysis

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Yearly: +167K members
Growth: +0.8% / year

Member growth over time

All time (yearly)

  • 2013: 78K members
  • 2014: 1.8M members
  • 2015: 2.9M members
  • 2016: 4.7M members
  • 2017: 3.1M members
  • 2018: 872K members
  • 2019: 802K members
  • 2020: 664K members
  • 2023: 4.5M members
  • 2024: 1.7M members
  • 2025: 359K members
  • 2026: 138K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Dec: 17K members
  • Jan: 19K members
  • Feb: 12K members
  • Mar: 14K members
  • Apr: 15K members
  • May: 15K members
  • Jun: 16K members
  • Jul: 13K members
  • Aug: 11K members
  • Sep: 10K members
  • Oct: 13K members
  • Nov: 2K members

Topics

  • Self Driving Cars
    5 posts in the past month
    #1
    Self Driving Cars
    5
  • Self Driving
    5 posts in the past month
    #2
    Self Driving
    5
  • Drought
    2 posts in the past month
    #3
    Drought
    2
  • Clean Energy
    2 posts in the past month
    #4
    Clean Energy
    2
  • Coal
    2 posts in the past month
    #5
    Coal
    2

Flair

  • Society
    11 posts in the past month
    1. Please Let the Internet Die | Online spaces are captured by oligarchs and saturated with slop—and they’re exacerbating humanity’s worst impulses. It’s time to start over.
    2. UK Sex Workers Wake Up to Sites Purging Their Content Follow UK Porn Ban
    3. In the UK, Face Sitting Porn Might Land You in Jail
    #1
    Society
    Please Let the Internet Die | Online spaces are captured by oligarchs and saturated with slop—and they’re exacerbating humanity’s worst impulses. It’s time to start over. · UK Sex Workers Wake Up to Sites Purging Their Content Follow UK Porn Ban · In the UK, Face Sitting Porn Might Land You in Jail
    11
  • Discussion
    11 posts in the past month
    1. Why does any sufficiently advanced AI must become curious and tell stories?
    2. When do you think the Humanity will discover Element 119?
    3. American military unit which collects lines of thought has this technology
    #2
    Discussion
    Why does any sufficiently advanced AI must become curious and tell stories? · When do you think the Humanity will discover Element 119? · American military unit which collects lines of thought has this technology
    11
  • AI
    8 posts in the past month
    1. AI isn't going to save the elite, and they know it now. Here is why the tech market correction is the start of a massive societal mobilization.
    2. 3 takeaways from the big AI report on Anthropic everyone is talking about
    3. Opinion | US and China must join hands to measure rising AI tide
    #3
    AI
    AI isn't going to save the elite, and they know it now. Here is why the tech market correction is the start of a massive societal mobilization. · 3 takeaways from the big AI report on Anthropic everyone is talking about · Opinion | US and China must join hands to measure rising AI tide
    8
  • Energy
    6 posts in the past month
    1. BYD sold more EVs last month than the US did all quarter, topping 300,000
    2. Nuclear was the EU's biggest power source almost every month for a decade. This summer, solar was.
    3. Europe Is Ready to Build Fusion
    #4
    Energy
    BYD sold more EVs last month than the US did all quarter, topping 300,000 · Nuclear was the EU's biggest power source almost every month for a decade. This summer, solar was. · Europe Is Ready to Build Fusion
    6
  • Medicine
    6 posts in the past month
    1. Ozempic-style drugs are now in trials for heart failure, addiction and even aging
    2. First in a human: gene therapy fixed a one-letter DNA typo inside one patient's liver to treat alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency, an inherited disease that damages the liver and lungs. The patient now makes the working protein, and no unwanted edits were found. New hope for avoiding a liver transplant.
    3. Scientists built a hand-cranked gadget the size of a TV remote that tells your blood type and checks for blood loss or anemia from a single drop of blood in about a minute. No electricity, no lab, no training needed. It could be a total game changer for paramedics and rescue teams in disaster zones.
    #5
    Medicine
    Ozempic-style drugs are now in trials for heart failure, addiction and even aging · First in a human: gene therapy fixed a one-letter DNA typo inside one patient's liver to treat alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency, an inherited disease that damages the liver and lungs. The patient now makes the working protein, and no unwanted edits were found. New hope for avoiding a liver transplant. · Scientists built a hand-cranked gadget the size of a TV remote that tells your blood type and checks for blood loss or anemia from a single drop of blood in about a minute. No electricity, no lab, no training needed. It could be a total game changer for paramedics and rescue teams in disaster zones.
    6

Product recommendations

  • ai girlfriend apps
    3 posts in the past month
    1. Digital Love in 2024–8 Best AI Girlfriend Apps
    2. Digital Love in 2024–8 Best AI Girlfriend Apps
    3. Digital Love in 2024–8 Best AI Girlfriend Apps
    #1
    ai girlfriend apps
    Digital Love in 2024–8 Best AI Girlfriend Apps · Digital Love in 2024–8 Best AI Girlfriend Apps · Digital Love in 2024–8 Best AI Girlfriend Apps
    3
  • lock screen app
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Can anyone recommend some best lock screen app that's easy to use ?
    2. Can anyone recommend some best lock screen app that's easy to use ?
    #2
    lock screen app
    Can anyone recommend some best lock screen app that's easy to use ? · Can anyone recommend some best lock screen app that's easy to use ?
    2
  • festivals for futures thinking and trend watching
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Recommended festivals for Futures Thinking and Trend Watching?
    2. Recommended festivals for Futures Thinking and Trend Watching?
    #3
    festivals for futures thinking and trend watching
    Recommended festivals for Futures Thinking and Trend Watching? · Recommended festivals for Futures Thinking and Trend Watching?
    2
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Frequently asked questions

Who is r/futurology for?
Best for Forecasters enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion.
Is r/futurology free to join?
This listing is not marked as paid-only. Access rules and any fees are decided by the community.
How many members does r/futurology have?
Roughly 21.7M members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
What platform is r/futurology on?
r/futurology runs on Reddit. Reddit communities (or "subreddits") are forum-based groups on the popular social news aggregation, web content rating, and discussion website Reddit. Reddit is commonly known as "the front page of the internet". Users submit content to the site such as links, text posts, and images, which are then voted up or down and discussed by other members. From investing Reddit communities, to professional ones, to ones just for laughs, you're likely to find a community for you on Reddit.
What topics does r/futurology cover?
On the Hive Index, r/futurology is organized under Forecasters.
How do I join r/futurology?
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What are the Prediction Markets communities like?
Online communities for forecasting future events, debating prediction markets, and sharpening your probabilistic thinking skills.
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