Contemporary History
Scenarios from 1945 CE to present day
What If Damascus Developed Differently Without Civil War?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Syria avoided civil war in 2011, allowing Damascus to develop as a Middle Eastern cultural and economic hub rather than suffering devastating conflict.
What If David Bowie Never Died?
Exploring the alternate timeline where David Bowie survived his cancer diagnosis and continued to shape music, art, and culture well into the 2020s.
What If DC Comics Failed?
Exploring the alternate timeline where DC Comics collapsed financially in the 1970s, radically altering the landscape of American comic books, superhero mythology, and modern entertainment.
What If Deep Learning Never Emerged?
Exploring the alternate timeline where deep learning algorithms never achieved their breakthrough moment, dramatically altering the development of artificial intelligence and technological progress in the 21st century.
What If Delhi Addressed Air Pollution Earlier?
Exploring the alternate timeline where India's capital implemented comprehensive anti-pollution measures in the 1990s, potentially altering the health outcomes, economic development, and environmental policies of one of the world's most polluted megacities.
What If Detroit's Big Three Automakers Embraced Electric Vehicles Earlier?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Ford, General Motors, and Chrysler committed to electric vehicle development in the 1990s, potentially transforming American manufacturing, environmental policy, and global automotive leadership.