Contemporary History
Scenarios from 1945 CE to present day
What If Berlin's Tempelhof Airport Was Redeveloped Instead of Preserved?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Berlin's historic Tempelhof Airport was transformed into a major urban development project rather than becoming Europe's largest inner-city park.
What If Big Box Stores Never Developed?
Exploring the alternate timeline where large-format retail giants like Walmart, Target, and Home Depot never came to dominate the American retail landscape, potentially preserving small businesses and reshaping consumer culture.
What If Big Tech Was Regulated Earlier?
Exploring the alternate timeline where major technology companies faced significant regulatory oversight in the early 2000s, potentially reshaping the digital landscape, data privacy standards, and market competition we experience today.
What If Bill Gates Never Founded Microsoft?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Bill Gates pursued a different path, radically altering the personal computing revolution, software industry development, and the technological landscape of the 21st century.
What If Bin Laden Was Captured Earlier?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Osama bin Laden was captured or killed before planning the 9/11 attacks, potentially altering the course of 21st century geopolitics, the War on Terror, and American foreign policy.
What If Bitcoin Failed Early On?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Bitcoin collapsed in its infancy, dramatically altering the trajectory of cryptocurrency, blockchain technology, and digital finance as we know it today.