Contemporary History
Scenarios from 1945 CE to present day
What If Remote Work Became Common Earlier?
Exploring the alternate timeline where remote work became widespread in the early 2000s, transforming urban development, technology adoption, and the fundamental nature of employment decades before the COVID-19 pandemic.
What If Richmond Took a Different Approach to Confederate Monuments?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Richmond, Virginia implemented an early strategy of contextualization and reconciliation with its Confederate monuments, potentially transforming America's discourse around historical memory and racial justice.
What If Riga Developed Different Economic Strategies Post-Soviet Era?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Riga, Latvia pursued alternative economic development paths after independence, potentially reshaping the Baltic region's economic landscape and geopolitical significance.
What If Rio de Janeiro Implemented Different Security Strategies?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Rio de Janeiro adopted alternative approaches to public security, potentially transforming Brazil's second-largest city from a symbol of violence to a model of urban safety.
What If River Phoenix Lived Longer?
Exploring the alternate timeline where actor River Phoenix survived his drug overdose in 1993, potentially reshaping Hollywood and independent cinema for decades to come.
What If Riyadh Implemented Different Social Reforms Earlier?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Saudi Arabia embraced social liberalization decades before the Vision 2030 reforms, potentially reshaping the kingdom's role in global politics, economics, and regional stability.