Contemporary History
Scenarios from 1945 CE to present day
What If TWA Flight 800 Never Exploded?
Exploring the alternate timeline where TWA Flight 800 didn't explode over Long Island in 1996, potentially altering aviation safety standards, conspiracy culture, and the trajectory of a major American airline.
What If Twitch Was Never Created?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Twitch.tv never emerged as a streaming platform, drastically altering the landscape of online content creation, gaming culture, and the entire creator economy.
What If Twitter Never Caught On?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Twitter failed to gain mainstream adoption, dramatically reshaping the social media landscape, online discourse, and modern communication patterns.
What If Twitter Never Launched?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Twitter never came to exist, reshaping the landscape of social media, political discourse, and cultural communication in the 21st century.
What If Universal Basic Income Was Adopted?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Universal Basic Income became a widespread economic policy, fundamentally reshaping society, poverty reduction efforts, and the relationship between citizens and work.
What If Universal Studios Never Built Theme Parks?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Universal Studios remained solely a film studio and never ventured into the theme park business, radically altering the entertainment landscape and Disney's industry dominance.