Cultural Developments
Scenarios examining alternate paths for art, literature, music, religion, and social movements
What If Space Invaders Never Launched The Arcade Era?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Taito's revolutionary 1978 arcade game Space Invaders was never created, potentially altering the trajectory of video game history, popular culture, and the global entertainment industry.
What If Sparta Defeated Athens in The Peloponnesian War?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Sparta achieved a decisive victory over Athens in the 5th century BCE, potentially altering the course of Western civilization and democratic development.
What If St. Louis Never Built the Gateway Arch?
Exploring the alternate timeline where St. Louis decided against constructing the iconic Gateway Arch, potentially altering the city's identity, urban development, and cultural legacy.
What If Standardized Curriculum Was Never Developed?
Exploring the alternate timeline where national and state standardized educational curricula never became the norm, resulting in a dramatically different educational landscape across the world.
What If Standardized Testing Was Never Implemented?
Exploring the alternate timeline where standardized educational assessments never became the dominant means of student evaluation, potentially transforming educational systems, pedagogical approaches, and social mobility worldwide.
What If Star Wars Was Never Created?
Exploring the alternate timeline where George Lucas never made his legendary space opera, fundamentally altering the landscape of Hollywood, science fiction, merchandising, and popular culture.