Cultural Developments
Scenarios examining alternate paths for art, literature, music, religion, and social movements
What If Steve Jobs Never Returned to Apple?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Steve Jobs never returned to Apple in 1997, potentially altering the course of personal computing, mobile technology, and digital entertainment in the 21st century.
What If Stonewall Never Happened?
Exploring the alternate timeline where the 1969 Stonewall uprising never occurred, potentially altering the trajectory of LGBTQ+ rights movement in America and globally.
What If Surfing Never Became Popular?
Exploring the alternate timeline where surfing remained an obscure Hawaiian practice rather than becoming a global cultural phenomenon, transforming coastal economies, popular culture, and youth movements worldwide.
What If Tamil Nadu Gained More Autonomy in India?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Tamil Nadu successfully secured greater autonomy within the Indian federal structure, fundamentally reshaping South Asian regional politics and India's development trajectory.
What If Tbilisi Implemented Different Tourism Approaches?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Georgia's capital pursued alternative tourism development strategies, potentially transforming the city's economy, cultural preservation, and international relations.
What If Tennessee Leveraged Its Music Industry Differently?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Tennessee implemented strategic policies to develop its music industry as a central economic driver, potentially transforming the state into a global entertainment powerhouse beyond Nashville.