Contemporary History
Scenarios from 1945 CE to present day
What If Paris Developed Different Suburban Housing Strategies?
Exploring the alternate timeline where post-war Paris rejected massive high-rise housing estates in favor of human-scale urban development, potentially avoiding decades of suburban isolation and social tension.
What If Paul Walker Never Died in a Car Crash?
Exploring the alternate timeline where actor Paul Walker survived the 2013 car accident that claimed his life, potentially altering the landscape of Hollywood, the Fast & Furious franchise, and charitable endeavors worldwide.
What If Peacekeeping Operations Never Existed?
Exploring the alternate timeline where the United Nations never developed peacekeeping as a conflict management tool, potentially leading to vastly different outcomes in post-WWII conflicts and international relations.
What If Perth Diversified Beyond Mining Earlier?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Western Australia's capital developed a more diversified economy decades before the mining boom, fundamentally reshaping Australia's economic geography and global position.
What If Phoenix Implemented Water Conservation Measures Earlier?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Phoenix, Arizona adopted comprehensive water conservation strategies decades before the Southwest water crisis, potentially transforming urban development across the American desert.
What If PlayStation Never Succeeded?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Sony's PlayStation failed to capture the video game market, dramatically altering the landscape of gaming, entertainment technology, and digital media.