Cultural Developments
Scenarios examining alternate paths for art, literature, music, religion, and social movements
What If David Bowie Never Died?
Exploring the alternate timeline where David Bowie survived his cancer diagnosis and continued to shape music, art, and culture well into the 2020s.
What If DC Comics Failed?
Exploring the alternate timeline where DC Comics collapsed financially in the 1970s, radically altering the landscape of American comic books, superhero mythology, and modern entertainment.
What If Democracy Never Developed?
Exploring the alternate timeline where democratic governance never emerged as a dominant political system, leaving humanity under various forms of autocratic rule.
What If Detroit's Motown Remained Independent?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Berry Gordy never sold Motown Records, allowing the iconic label to remain Detroit-based and independently operated through the present day.
What If Diego Maradona Never Became a Soccer Star?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Argentina's greatest footballer pursued a different path, reshaping sports history, national identity, and global football development.
What If Disco Never Happened?
Exploring the alternate timeline where disco music never emerged as a dominant cultural force in the 1970s, potentially altering the landscape of popular music, club culture, and social movements for decades to come.