Alternate Timelines

Contemporary History

Scenarios from 1945 CE to present day

What If São Paulo Implemented Different Urban Planning Strategies?

Exploring the alternate timeline where São Paulo embraced comprehensive urban planning in the mid-20th century, potentially transforming Brazil's economic powerhouse into a more livable, sustainable megacity.

March 22, 2025 Read More →

What If Social Media Never Became Dominant?

Exploring the alternate timeline where social media platforms failed to achieve widespread adoption, fundamentally altering the development of digital communication, information sharing, and societal interaction in the 21st century.

March 22, 2025 Read More →

What If Social Media Never Developed?

Exploring the alternate timeline where social networking platforms never emerged as dominant communication channels, profoundly altering the trajectory of digital culture, politics, and personal identity in the 21st century.

March 22, 2025 Read More →

What If Social Media Was Never Invented?

Exploring the alternate timeline where social media platforms never emerged, radically altering the development of the internet, digital communication, politics, and global social dynamics in the 21st century.

March 22, 2025 Read More →

What If Somaliland Gained International Recognition?

Exploring the alternate timeline where Somaliland's declaration of independence in 1991 was formally recognized by the international community, reshaping the Horn of Africa's political landscape and creating a new democratic state.

March 22, 2025 Read More →

What If South Carolina Developed Different Tourism Strategies?

Exploring the alternate timeline where South Carolina prioritized eco-tourism and cultural heritage over beach development, transforming the state's economy, environment, and cultural landscape.

March 22, 2025 Read More →