Contemporary History
Scenarios from 1945 CE to present day
What If Israel's Technion Developed Different Military-Civilian Technology Transfer?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Israel's Technion Institute pursued different strategies for military-civilian technology transfer, potentially reshaping Israel's tech economy and global innovation patterns.
What If Istanbul Implemented Different Urban Planning Strategies?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Istanbul embraced comprehensive urban planning in the mid-20th century, transforming it into a model of sustainable urban development while preserving its historical heritage.
What If Jacksonville Developed a Stronger Urban Core?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Jacksonville, Florida pursued concentrated downtown development rather than suburban sprawl, transforming it into a vibrant urban center of the American Southeast.
What If Jakarta Addressed Flooding and Subsidence Earlier?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Indonesia's capital city implemented comprehensive flood mitigation and subsidence prevention measures in the 1980s, potentially saving the megacity from its current existential crisis.
What If James Dean Never Died in a Car Crash?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Hollywood icon James Dean survived his infamous 1955 car accident, potentially reshaping American cinema, celebrity culture, and social movements for decades to come.
What If Janis Joplin Never Died Young?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Janis Joplin survived her 1970 overdose and continued her influential career as one of rock music's most powerful voices.