Contemporary History
Scenarios from 1945 CE to present day
What If Calgary Diversified Beyond Oil and Gas Earlier?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Calgary embraced economic diversification away from fossil fuels decades before the climate crisis, potentially transforming Western Canada's economic landscape and energy transition.
What If Cancer Was Cured Decades Ago?
Exploring the alternate timeline where cancer was effectively cured in the 1970s, transforming healthcare, extending human lifespans, and reshaping society's approach to disease.
What If Cap and Trade Systems Were Widely Adopted?
Exploring the alternate timeline where cap and trade carbon markets became the global standard for emissions reduction, potentially transforming climate action and the world economy.
What If Cape Town Addressed Water Scarcity Earlier?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Cape Town implemented comprehensive water management strategies in the early 2000s, potentially avoiding the 2018 water crisis and creating a model for climate resilience.
What If Caracas Developed Different Economic Policies?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Venezuela's capital embraced market reforms instead of Chavismo, potentially transforming the country into a South American economic powerhouse rather than facing collapse.
What If Carbon Taxes Were Implemented Globally?
Exploring the alternate timeline where a binding global carbon tax agreement was reached in the early 2000s, fundamentally reshaping the world economy, energy systems, and climate trajectory.