Contemporary History
Scenarios from 1945 CE to present day
What If Sapporo Developed Different Winter Tourism Strategies?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Sapporo, Japan pursued alternative approaches to winter tourism beyond the iconic Snow Festival, potentially reshaping the economic and cultural landscape of Hokkaido and winter tourism globally.
What If Satellites Were Never Launched?
Exploring the alternate timeline where artificial satellites never made it to orbit, dramatically altering global telecommunications, navigation, military capabilities, and our understanding of Earth and space.
What If Savannah's Historic District Was Not Preserved?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Savannah, Georgia's landmark historic district was demolished for urban renewal, forever changing American historic preservation and urban planning.
What If School Choice Was Universal?
Exploring the alternate timeline where the United States implemented universal school choice nationwide, fundamentally transforming American education and society.
What If School Vouchers Were Widely Implemented?
Exploring the alternate timeline where school voucher programs became the dominant educational policy across the United States, fundamentally reshaping American education and society.
What If Scotland Gained Independence in 2014?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Scotland voted 'Yes' in the 2014 independence referendum, creating a new sovereign nation in the British Isles and reshaping European politics.