Contemporary History
Scenarios from 1945 CE to present day
What If Nelson Mandela Died in Prison?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Nelson Mandela never survived his 27-year imprisonment, dramatically altering South Africa's transition from apartheid and reshaping global anti-racism movements.
What If Netflix Never Succeeded?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Netflix failed as a business, radically altering the streaming landscape, entertainment industry, and how content is consumed worldwide.
What If Netflix Never Transitioned to Streaming?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Netflix remained committed to its DVD-by-mail business model instead of pioneering streaming video, fundamentally altering the media landscape of the 21st century.
What If New Brunswick Implemented Different Forestry Policies?
Exploring the alternate timeline where New Brunswick adopted sustainable forestry management in the 1980s, potentially transforming its economy, environment, and rural communities.
What If New Orleans Had Better Hurricane Protection Before Katrina?
Exploring the alternate timeline where New Orleans had implemented comprehensive flood protection systems prior to Hurricane Katrina, potentially averting one of America's worst natural disasters.
What If New York State Implemented Different Economic Development Upstate?
Exploring the alternate timeline where New York State adopted more effective economic development strategies for its Upstate region, potentially transforming the trajectory of communities beyond the NYC metropolitan area.