future shock
noun
: the physical and psychological distress suffered by one who is unable to cope with the rapidity of social and technological changes
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With more volatility ahead, there’s still time to reassess your exposure and insulate your data centers against future shocks.
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Ryan Mallory, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2025
Other young investors are making moves to insulate against future shocks.
—Alexander Nazaryan, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2025
The result is a win-win: a resilient supply chain that can withstand future shocks and a healthier planet.
—Azra Nurkic, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
As the traditional Hollywood distribution model reels from future shock, there are some who predict that the next generation of independent, punk-rock film artists will find success on YouTube and other freewheeling platforms.
—Ryan Faughnder, Los Angeles Times, 19 Feb. 2025
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Ryan Mallory, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2025
Other young investors are making moves to insulate against future shocks.
—Alexander Nazaryan, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2025
The result is a win-win: a resilient supply chain that can withstand future shocks and a healthier planet.
—Azra Nurkic, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
As the traditional Hollywood distribution model reels from future shock, there are some who predict that the next generation of independent, punk-rock film artists will find success on YouTube and other freewheeling platforms.
—Ryan Faughnder, Los Angeles Times, 19 Feb. 2025
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“Future shock.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/future%20shock. Accessed 6 Sep. 2025.
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