Cultural Developments
Scenarios examining alternate paths for art, literature, music, religion, and social movements
What If Same-Sex Marriage Was Legalized Earlier?
Exploring the alternate timeline where same-sex marriage gained legal recognition in the United States during the 1990s, dramatically altering the landscape of LGBTQ+ rights, constitutional law, and social attitudes in America and beyond.
What If San Francisco's Summer of Love Never Happened?
Exploring the alternate timeline where the 1967 Summer of Love in San Francisco's Haight-Ashbury district never materialized, potentially altering the trajectory of American counterculture, music, social movements, and cultural identity.
What If San Juan Developed Different Relationships with the US?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Puerto Rico's capital city and the island as a whole established fundamentally different political and economic ties with the United States, potentially altering Caribbean geopolitics and the status of millions.
What If Santo Domingo Developed Different Tourism Strategies?
Exploring the alternate timeline where the Dominican Republic's capital pursued alternative tourism development paths, potentially reshaping the Caribbean nation's economy, environment, and global standing.
What If Sapporo Developed Different Winter Tourism Strategies?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Sapporo, Japan pursued alternative approaches to winter tourism beyond the iconic Snow Festival, potentially reshaping the economic and cultural landscape of Hokkaido and winter tourism globally.
What If Savannah's Historic District Was Not Preserved?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Savannah, Georgia's landmark historic district was demolished for urban renewal, forever changing American historic preservation and urban planning.