Contemporary History
Scenarios from 1945 CE to present day
What If The Internet Was Never Created?
Exploring the alternate timeline where the technologies that led to the internet never converged, dramatically altering the development of global communications, economy, and society in the digital age.
What If The Internet Was Never Invented?
Exploring the alternate timeline where the global network of interconnected computers never materialized, radically altering technological development, communication, commerce, and social interaction in the modern world.
What If The iPhone Was Never Created?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Apple never developed the iPhone, dramatically altering the trajectory of mobile technology, digital culture, and the global economy in the 21st century.
What If The Iran-Contra Affair Never Happened?
Exploring the alternate timeline where the Reagan administration never engaged in the secret arms-for-hostages deal with Iran, potentially reshaping American politics, Middle East relations, and presidential legacy in the late 20th century.
What If The Iran Hostage Crisis Never Occurred?
Exploring the alternate timeline where the 1979 seizure of the American Embassy in Tehran never happened, potentially reshaping U.S.-Iranian relations and the politics of the Middle East for decades to come.
What If The Iranian Hostage Crisis Was Resolved Quickly?
Exploring the alternate timeline where the 1979-1981 Iranian hostage crisis ended within weeks instead of 444 days, potentially reshaping U.S.-Iranian relations, Middle Eastern geopolitics, and American political history.