Contemporary History
Scenarios from 1945 CE to present day
What If Hobart Developed Different Tourism Strategies?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Tasmania's capital pursued alternative tourism development paths, dramatically altering the city's economic trajectory, cultural identity, and global reputation.
What If Homeschooling Never Became Legal?
Exploring the alternate timeline where homeschooling remained illegal in the United States, radically altering educational freedom, parental rights, and the development of alternative education movements.
What If Hong Kong Developed Different Land Use Policies?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Hong Kong implemented more expansive land development and affordable housing policies, potentially transforming its urban landscape, economy, and social structure.
What If Hong Kong's Handover Terms Were Different?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Britain negotiated significantly different terms for Hong Kong's return to China, potentially altering the city's governance structure and its role in global affairs.
What If Honiara Implemented Different Development Strategies?
Exploring the alternate timeline where the Solomon Islands capital pursued sustainable urban planning rather than uncontrolled growth, potentially transforming it into a model Pacific city instead of facing persistent urban challenges.
What If Honolulu Limited Tourism Development?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Hawai'i's capital implemented strict tourism controls in the 1960s, potentially transforming the island's economy, culture, and environment.